Apply Regulatory Specialist - WA Bellingham, WA Apply Job Type Full-time Description ALL4 is looking for a Regulatory Specialist to work in our Bellingham, WA office. This individual will prepare and process regulatory permits, manage habitat restoration and compensatory mitigation, manage the lifecycle of permit scoping, procurement, and negotiations, and oversee construction monitoring, permit compliance, and permit close out. The Regulatory Specialist will manage staff, coordinate with clients, and oversee projects to be completed both on time and within budget. They have demonstrated expertise in federal and state water and biological resource regulations; excellent follow-through and project management skills; and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agency representatives. Requirements Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Prepare, coordinate, and manage permit applications and approvals under: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) lead agencies; Shoreline Master Programs; Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Hydraulic Project Approvals; Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) Section 401 Water Quality Certifications; Section 404 Clean Water Act Nationwide or Individual permits; Federal Endangered Species Act and California Endangered Species Act permitting experience is a plus; and Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan experience is a plus. Develop and implement permitting strategies for projects involving impacts to waters of the United States and waters of the State of Washington. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations to ensure project compliance. Agency Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, SEPA Lead Agencies, and WDFW. Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory organizations and provide interpretation, review, and strategic analysis of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to clients. Coordinate pre-application meetings, respond to agency comments, and negotiate permit conditions. Track permit status, ensure timely submittals, and maintain compliance with all permit conditions. Technical Documentation Prepare high-quality technical reports and application packages, including: Jurisdictional delineations (wetlands and waters); Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plans (HMMPs), Long Term Management Plans (LTMPs), and Conservation Easements (CEs); Compensatory Mitigation Plans; and Alternatives analyses. Implement and monitor project procedures to ensure the quality of project deliverables and attainment of contractual agreements. Ensure compliance of projects with ALL4 quality assurance guidelines. Manage health and safety component of project fieldwork (e.g., development of onsite health and safety plan). Project Management Plan, manage, and execute all relevant project tasks, including developing project proposals and plans to determine time frame, budget, allotment of resources, and procedures for executing and completing multiple projects across industries, while serving as clients' primary point of contact. Prepare and execute high-level technical and consulting work and direct others on how to do the same. Monitor and control project activities to achieve project milestones and financial performance objectives. Effectively and proactively communicate project information to the team. Conduct regular meetings with the project team on status of work. Cultivate and lead projects already under contract and expand business with existing clients. Manage annual client revenues as collaboratively determined by the leadership team. Prioritize client engagement through routine and repeating outreach, in-person connection, and intentional sharing of ALL4 services and capabilities. Meet ALL4 profitability targets and personal utilization targets. Review client invoices consistent with established schedule and ensure project opening and closing documentation is completed consistent with established schedule. Exhibit ALL4's core values in all transactions (internally and externally) and mentor junior technical staff. Potentially coordinate staff. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism regarding confidential and sensitive issues. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Client Support & Business Development Provide strategic regulatory guidance to clients throughout project planning and execution. Support proposal development, including scope of work and cost estimates for permitting services. Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental/science degree (i.e., Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning) and collective experiences equivalent to 5-15 years of environmental consulting or industry experience on Washington projects. Working knowledge of technical subjects impacting clients including wetlands/waters/species regulatory work. Strong working knowledge of SEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404, USACE permitting, WDFW permitting, and Shorelines permitting. Experience preparing and managing permit applications for infrastructure, energy, water, or land development projects. Familiarity with wetland delineation methodologies (e.g., USACE manuals) is highly desirable. Established relationships with regulatory agencies and/or industrial-sector professionals. Commitment to excellence and ALL4's core values; openness to change, personal growth, and coaching. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and delegate workflow proactively. Demonstrated project management ability. Ability to develop, lead, and enroll strong teams with a wide range of personality types and technical abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong document production skills (proficiency in Word and Excel) and technical writing ability. Acute attention to detail. Positive attitude and excellent team player.

ABOUT ALL4 ALL4

is a leading provider of strategic consulting services, helping organizations navigate complex Environmental, Health, and Safety challenges across a broad range of heavily regulated industries including, but not limited to, pulp and paper, food and beverage, consumer products, data centers, cement, healthcare, chemical, pharmaceutical, transportation, waste management, higher education, power, oil and gas, and automotive. Our areas of expertise encompass air quality, chemical reporting and management, digital solutions, sustainability, investigation and remediation, environmental planning and permitting, occupational health and safety, waste management, and water quality. With offices and remote experts across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, Chile, and Brazil, ALL4 brings a robust North American presence and a growing international footprint—positioning us to support clients seamlessly and effectively around the world. ALL4 operates from key offices in the metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, PA (headquarters); Rancho Cucamonga, CA; San Juan Capistrano, CA; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Houston, TX; Bellingham, WA; and Madrid, Spain. ALL4 has consistently earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work" both regionally and nationally, reflecting its growth in personnel, culture, and environmental impact.

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