Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Albany, New York, United States,
Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist
Job Locations:US-VT-Rutland | US-NY-Albany | US-VT-South BurlingtonID:
2024-4557Category:
ScienceType:
Regular Full-TimeCareer Stage Type:
Experienced# of Openings:
1Overview
VHB is seeking a Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist to join our Vermont/upstate New York operation's Energy Services practice. Our Energy Services provides critical support in this region to clients developing key energy infrastructure and generation projects in upstate New York. This position would offer the flexibility of a remote in-region or hybrid/office work environment.This position provides an excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant and expanding professional environment and is focused on leading the permitting phase of renewable energy generation, storage, and utility infrastructure projects requiring review under various New York state and federal environmental permits and regulations.Responsibilities
Develop the approach and lead, prepare and support various federal and New York land use, siting, and environmental permit applications.Supervise and coordinate with other technical staff (including ecology and water resource specialists, civil engineers, land planners, etc.), applicants, and regulatory program stakeholders.Lead and assist staff with federal/state wetland and waters delineations, wetland function and value assessments, stream assessments, rare species and wildlife habitat assessments, ecological monitoring, and mobile data collection and mapping tasks.Lead and assist with wetland and ecological data compilation and analysis, GIS support, and technical reporting.Prepare and provide quality reviews of various natural resources reporting and permit application support documents.Manage regulatory and siting law tasks within an integrated team of civil, water resource, and electrical engineers, ecologists, surveyors, transportation designers, project managers, attorneys, and landscape architects.Perform project management responsibilities, including project deliverables, scope development, cost estimation, staff resource identification, implementation oversight, budget tracking, and administrative requirements.Advise and/or manage project teams responsible for supporting the environmental permitting and licensing, engineering, and construction compliance phases of projects in the renewable energy market.Attend/lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to understand the objectives and discuss design/permitting issues.Represent VHB at technical symposia, conferences, recruiting, and trade group learning and visibility events.Develop, manage, and mentor a technical support team focused on upstate New York.Provide support or serve as an expert environmental witness during project siting approval reviews.Skills and Attributes
Understanding of land use regulations such as the Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, NEPA, various New York state regulatory programs and siting laws.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and also collaboratively in a team-focused group.Excellent verbal, technical writing, organization, responsiveness, coordination, and interpersonal skills.Proficiency preparing permit application materials and obtaining regulatory approvals and permits.Ability to communicate between team members, clients, and state/federal officials.Self-motivated and enthusiastic about natural ecology and/or environmental law/policy.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, wetland science, environmental policy, or a related field required; Master's degree a plus.8-11+ years of professional experience working for or with environmental regulatory programs, permit application development or review, and coordination for projects.Experience supporting clients filing projects under Article VII, Part 102, and Section 94-C preferred.Experience with field application of wetland delineation methods and identification of native flora preferred.Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online and Collector, and Microsoft Office platforms preferred.Professional Wetland Scientist and/or state delineator certification preferred.Must have a valid driver's license.Salary range for this position located in Albany, New York is $90,000 to $115,000, based on individual qualifications, education, and experience.VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Locations:US-VT-Rutland | US-NY-Albany | US-VT-South BurlingtonID:
2024-4557Category:
ScienceType:
Regular Full-TimeCareer Stage Type:
Experienced# of Openings:
1Overview
VHB is seeking a Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist to join our Vermont/upstate New York operation's Energy Services practice. Our Energy Services provides critical support in this region to clients developing key energy infrastructure and generation projects in upstate New York. This position would offer the flexibility of a remote in-region or hybrid/office work environment.This position provides an excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant and expanding professional environment and is focused on leading the permitting phase of renewable energy generation, storage, and utility infrastructure projects requiring review under various New York state and federal environmental permits and regulations.Responsibilities
Develop the approach and lead, prepare and support various federal and New York land use, siting, and environmental permit applications.Supervise and coordinate with other technical staff (including ecology and water resource specialists, civil engineers, land planners, etc.), applicants, and regulatory program stakeholders.Lead and assist staff with federal/state wetland and waters delineations, wetland function and value assessments, stream assessments, rare species and wildlife habitat assessments, ecological monitoring, and mobile data collection and mapping tasks.Lead and assist with wetland and ecological data compilation and analysis, GIS support, and technical reporting.Prepare and provide quality reviews of various natural resources reporting and permit application support documents.Manage regulatory and siting law tasks within an integrated team of civil, water resource, and electrical engineers, ecologists, surveyors, transportation designers, project managers, attorneys, and landscape architects.Perform project management responsibilities, including project deliverables, scope development, cost estimation, staff resource identification, implementation oversight, budget tracking, and administrative requirements.Advise and/or manage project teams responsible for supporting the environmental permitting and licensing, engineering, and construction compliance phases of projects in the renewable energy market.Attend/lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to understand the objectives and discuss design/permitting issues.Represent VHB at technical symposia, conferences, recruiting, and trade group learning and visibility events.Develop, manage, and mentor a technical support team focused on upstate New York.Provide support or serve as an expert environmental witness during project siting approval reviews.Skills and Attributes
Understanding of land use regulations such as the Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, NEPA, various New York state regulatory programs and siting laws.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and also collaboratively in a team-focused group.Excellent verbal, technical writing, organization, responsiveness, coordination, and interpersonal skills.Proficiency preparing permit application materials and obtaining regulatory approvals and permits.Ability to communicate between team members, clients, and state/federal officials.Self-motivated and enthusiastic about natural ecology and/or environmental law/policy.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, wetland science, environmental policy, or a related field required; Master's degree a plus.8-11+ years of professional experience working for or with environmental regulatory programs, permit application development or review, and coordination for projects.Experience supporting clients filing projects under Article VII, Part 102, and Section 94-C preferred.Experience with field application of wetland delineation methods and identification of native flora preferred.Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online and Collector, and Microsoft Office platforms preferred.Professional Wetland Scientist and/or state delineator certification preferred.Must have a valid driver's license.Salary range for this position located in Albany, New York is $90,000 to $115,000, based on individual qualifications, education, and experience.VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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