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LaBella Associates · 2 days ago

Environmental and Permitting Manager

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $74K/yr

3+ years exp

LaBella Associates is seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager in NY within their Environmental Division. The role involves managing all permitting and environmental tasks on utility projects, working closely with regulatory agencies, and mentoring junior staff.

ArchitectureConsulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with utility project teams as the Environmental and Permitting Lead on all environmental and permitting aspects of the project (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, spoils, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal (site plan, planning, zoning), Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.)

Work as part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team within the utility

Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications

Manage a variety of different projects simultaneously

Perform environmental and permitting desktop project reviews

Direct other consulting firms on environmental and permitting work; occasionally develop RFPs

Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team

Manage and mentor junior level staff

Qualification

Permitting experienceEnvironmental complianceProject managementTechnical writingClient service skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study

Minimum 3 to 5 years of permitting experience (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.)

Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude

Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills

Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines

Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for permitting and environmental deliverables

Occasional fieldwork

Some travel within NY is required

Fast-paced environmental consulting/utility environment

Preferred

MS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study

Experience managing complex projects

Experience managing staff

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Company

LaBella Associates

LaBella Associates is an international Architecture, Engineering, Environmental and Planning firm headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Founded in 1978

Rochester, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.labellapc.com/

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