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Environmental Planning and Permitting Lead
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full_time employment_type_text: Full Time key_responsibilities:- Lead the business development, operations and production effort for Environmental Planning and Permitting market
- Fee proposals, Scope of Work, Budgeting, Invoicing, Financial Forecasting
- Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications
- Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting
- Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects
- Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes
- Hire and guide junior staff by providing direction and constructive feedback to support the market
- Act as point of contact for Environmental Planning & Permitting
- Development of project work plan and scope of work, manage projects and client relationships
- Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
- Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
- Ensure staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
- Conduct regular meetings to ensure project needs are balanced with staff availability
- BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting
- Ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness
- Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and/or the environmental permitting process
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in project-specific context
- Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe products and GIS
- Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management and Production
- Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
- Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in environmental planning and permitting
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$77,505 / year median in Tennessee
+17% projected growth