Regulatory Specialist

The Regulatory Specialist will prepare permit applications for federal, state, and local permits.  The Regulatory Specialist will work directly with Senior Environmental Specialists to perform the job responsibilities and assist with preparing and filing applications and permit tracking.  Federal permits will include U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404/10 permits; state permits will include Louisiana Department of Conservation & Energy oil/gas well permits and coastal use permits; local permits will include parish/county permits.  The Regulatory Specialist will be a champion and leader of our company’s core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction. 

Some responsibilities include:

• Preparing and filing permit applications
• Tracking permit progress
• Communicating with clients and preparing status reports
• Communicating with regulatory agencies
• Coordinating with Drafting & Design personnel to prepare permit plans and exhibits
• Researching and providing environmental and regulatory guidance on federal (USACE), state (Conservation & Energy), and local laws to ensure compliance
• Supporting team members with project permitting at federal, state, and local levels
• Researching and mining data from Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) data portal
   

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related industry experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Conservation & Energy regulations related to oil/gas exploration and production
• Knowledge of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
• Familiarity with USACE wetland delineation process and Threated & Endangered species habitat assessments
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel; may require occasional overnight stays
   

Why work for Fenstermaker?

Our success is based on establishing lasting partnerships and providing innovative, high-quality products and services. We conduct our business ethically, honestly and with integrity in everything we do.

Our core values define the way we do business.

Family

We treat everyone like family and put people over policy.

We place an emphasis on safety and are supportive and empathetic in rough times.

One Company

We leverage our multi-disciplinary strength to benefit our clients.

We communicate, collaborate and execute together, as a team.

Customer Obsessed

We treat others the way they want to be treated – with respect.

We create unforgettable experiences and build lasting relationships and establish partnerships.

Growth Mindset

We believe growth creates opportunity and gives us the capability of building long-term careers.

Be Different

We encourage and reward innovation.

We serve our clients in ways that make the competition irrelevant.

We create a unique experience for our team members.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.