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Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a qualified Permitting Specialist to support work at its Portland, ME office for our established and growing business in renewable and commercial energy, transmission, transportation, and other federal programs.
Your Role:
· Provide support for ongoing projects addressing environmental concerns of renewable energy (wind power, solar power, battery storage), traditional energy, linear infrastructure (i.e., transmission lines and pipelines), and other types of projects throughout North America.
· Perform lead or support functions working directly with renewable and conventional energy Project Managers, assisting in task management, organization, and client deliverable development.
· Support client coordination, manage workload, and delegate work.
· Perform due diligence and local, state, and federal permitting for energy projects, including writing permit documents (e.g., NRPA, SLODA), NEPA documents, mitigation plans, and other documents required under the ESA and other environmental rules, regulations, and associated permitting.
· Support project development (i.e., work scopes, proposals, and costs), compliance strategy development, support project team to represent our clients in negotiations with regulatory agencies and promote a high level of technical competence in our work products.
· Support project administration including subcontracting, invoicing, project financials, and managing.
Qualifications:
· At a minimum, a B.A. or B.S. in an applicable field (i.e., environmental science/policy, natural resources planning, biology, ecology or geography, or a closely related discipline); an advanced collegiate degree preferred.
· Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental consulting.
· Detail-oriented, with strong technical skills, including data management, analysis, and QA/QC.
· Excellent interpersonal communication, oral presentation, and verbal and written communication skills.
· Strategic thinker, problem-solver, and technical report writer/editor.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Experience with state, federal, and local environmental permitting related to a diverse array of regulated natural resources, with a preferred focus on New England.
· A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
· Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:
Please highlight any of the following skill sets in your resume and accompanying cover letter:
· Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence studies, natural/biological resources management, and habitat conservation planning.
· Ability to review, synthesize, and interpret biological resources information.
· Experience with NEPA-compliant documentation (BA, EA, and EIS).
· Experience with ESA (Sections 7 and 10) requirements and USFWS consultation process, CWA (Sections 401 and 404) requirements and permit process, and other state-specific environmental regulations.
· Experience with environmental permitting related to wetlands, wildlife, bats, and/or avifauna.
· Experience as a field team leader, with strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate large-scale project teams.
· Ability to perform fieldwork with the team or independently as needed, such as natural resources inventory.
· Commitment to safety, quality management, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction.
· Highly motivated and able to work very well in a team environment, as well as independently.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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