Permitting Supervisor

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Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversee lead ecologist(s) on the delivery of mitigation banking instruments, permits, mitigation site plans, comment response documents, and other regulatory reports associated with permitting approval and operation of mitigation banks.
• Direct consultants assisting in the development of the various permits associated with mitigation banking.
• Track permit schedules, restoration milestones, reporting requirements, credit release schedules, and budgets for mitigation banks and permittee-responsible projects.
• Supervise field support for data collection and submittal of technical reports.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to obtain project permits and approvals, including rare, threatened, and endangered species and cultural clearances.
• Strong understanding of flora and fauna of the southeastern U.S., functional, biological, and conditional assessment of Waters of the U.S., including but not limited to SDAM, HGM, and jurisdictional determination of Waters of the U.S.
• GIS data management, including collection and maintaining spatial data necessary for ecological assessment of existing and potential mitigation sites.
• Supervise lead ecologist(s) on field work required for general maintenance.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and increase employee safety awareness.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Ecology, Botany, or similar Science with 10+ years of direct work experience in mitigation banking, NWP/IP, and ESA or Master of Science with 6-9 years of direct work experience
• 0-3 years of supervisor experience
• 7+ years of direct mitigation banking experience
• 5+ years of project management
• Ability to independently identify and map Waters of the U.S.
• Competency in stream and wetland delineations and associated mapping, along with a strong understanding of wetland and stream assessment methods
• Good teamwork skills, self-motivation, and excellent communication skills are required
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Positive attitude and team-centered approach to problem-solving
• Ability to travel to sites as needed
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines

DESIRED:

• Direct work experience in mitigation banking business space with direct experience in developing the following: Mitigation Banking Instruments, Permittee-Responsible Mitigation Plans, and Nationwide Permits, which includes, but is not limited to, site assessments (desktop and field), impact analysis, credit yield determination, and project design
• Advanced understanding of restoration design principles, approaches, supporting technical information, and engineering design plans
• Experience permitting wetland and stream mitigation projects in multiple Districts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Experience permitting threatened and endangered species mitigation projects in multiple Regions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Strong record of developing positive relationships with regulatory agency personnel

EEO Statement:

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.