Entry Level Permit Specialist Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Entry Level Permit Specialist Goddard Consulting

LLC – 5.0

Palmer, MA Job Details Full-time $50,000 – $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Sediment ArcGIS Environmental permitting Writing skills Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Presentation skills Bachelor’s degree Technical writing English Site plan interpretation Communication skills Entry level GIS Interpersonal communication Full Job Description Are you someone who thrives on making things happen behind the scenes? Are you skilled at writing clear, concise technical narratives that turn complex information into something easy to understand? If so, we want to speak with you about becoming our next Permit Specialist. The position is in our Palmer office. You will be part of a small team supporting our environmental permitting. As a Permit Specialist, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including permit preparation and tracking, coordinating with regulatory agencies, supporting field teams, and ensuring all submissions meet project deadlines and compliance requirements. Interested? Keep reading… Why Goddard Consulting Our business is people, not wetlands. We genuinely love our employees and our clients. We know that sometimes, being a scientist, you get caught up in the details. At the end of the day, we’re people who enjoy spending time with each other and with our families. Beyond that, we’re involved in changing the landscape of Massachusetts in an ecologically conscientious way. When you join our team, you’ll get the opportunity to be trained by and learn from some of the top experts in the industry. Requirements to Succeed To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have: At minimum, a bachelor’s degree in English or in a field related to Environmental Science. Exceptional technical writing and communication skills. Ability to present technical findings to regulatory bodies and clients. Basic understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations and permits. Ability to read and interpret site plans. ArcGIS software experience. In a nutshell, we’re looking for someone who can deliver the work with little supervision, pays attention to the details, knows when to ask for help, and is a natural at taking care of the client. If this sounds like a fit, keep reading. Specific Experience Requirements To succeed as a Permit Specialist, you’ll need prior experience in this field. We’ll support your growth, but you should be prepared to: Develop and submit environmental permit applications and technical reports in compliance with regulations such as MEPA, the MA Wetlands Protection Act, Section 401/404, and Chapter 91. Maintain permitting schedules and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions and regulatory compliance. Communicate regularly with clients, regulators, and internal teams to gather information and provide project updates. Coordinate and present permitting documentation at regulatory meetings and public hearings in collaboration with project teams. About Goddard Consulting LLC We’re a small, close-knit, and growing multi-disciplinary natural resource consulting firm serving multiple client and project types in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. We believe that we need to support our team with professional development and enrichment while creating a dynamic and exciting work environment. We specialize in wetland assessment and permitting and rare species assessment, permitting and mitigation design. We also have strong skills in ecological restoration design, sediment and erosion control design, monitoring, and GIS. Our clients range from small single-family homeowners to engineering firms, developers, and municipal clients. Our work portfolio includes single-family home development, enforcement order resolution, wetland mitigation design, commercial and residential developments, airports, transportation, solar, lakes and ponds, ecological restoration design, rare species surveys, assessment, permitting, and mitigation. Benefits As an Entry Level Permit Specialist, we offer a competitive salary of $50,000 to $65,000 per year, based on experience. Paid Time Off (PTO) of 80 hours per year 401(k) retirement plan Paid sabbaticals every 5 years Health Insurance Reimbursement FUN on and off-site company outings Profit sharing Annual bonuses Working with an amazing team If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while making a difference for the environment, APPLY TODAY! We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off

Schedule:

Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): What does authenticity mean to you? You procrastinated on completing a project assignment, and it is due Tuesday at 9:00 am. It is now Monday at 3:00 pm, and the project assignment requires about 6 more hours of work. What do you do?

Work Location:

In person