Permitting Specialist

Your environmental expertise can move waterfront projects from an idea to construction on the water.

You are a true natural science buff.

Your favorite topic at pub trivia is “aquatic wildlife”.

You know the difference between native and non-native kelp. This is your chance to elevate your career out of the field and into the office,

This is your opportunity to have autonomy, a voice at the table, and ownership of the permitting process across marina, yacht club, port, and residential dock projects throughout the Puget Sound. If you have spent time in the field studying natural environments and are ready to apply that knowledge in an office-based permitting role, this opportunity puts your experience to work. You will solve complex regulatory challenges, see projects through approval, and work alongside experienced professionals who value your judgment and recommendations.

Environmental Permit Specialist – Your Job Duties

You will lead environmental permitting efforts for marine infrastructure, marina development, waterfront construction, and dock projects from planning through approval.

You will:

• Guide marine construction, marina, and residential dock projects through environmental and shoreline permitting.
• Work directly with agencies, tribes, consultants, engineers, and clients to secure project approvals.
• Prepare permit applications, environmental documents, and agency submissions, including USACE Section 10 permits, JARPA applications, SEPA documentation, HPA applications, and DNR lease materials.
• Prepare and coordinate Salish Sea Nearshore Programmatic (SSNP) calculator submissions and supporting documentation for agency review and approval.
• Review plans, coordinate environmental studies, and identify permitting roadblocks before they delay projects.
• Help clients navigate complex regulations and develop practical solutions to permitting challenges.
• Manage mitigation calculations, in-lieu fee conservation credits, and plans for new mitigation sites.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.

Environmental Permit Specialist – Your Qualifications & Prior Experience

You have:

• Natural Science Degree: A degree in biology, fisheries, wildlife management, environmental science, or a closely related natural science
• Relevant Fieldwork experience directly related to your degree, applying your scientific education through hands-on observation, study, or evaluation of the natural environment
• Successful Section 10 Permitting: Demonstrated success obtaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 10 permits for in-water construction below the ordinary high water mark, including associated state and local shoreline permits
• Environmental Consulting or Agency Experience an environmental consultant or agency project manager directly responsible for permitting in-water construction projects

You might also have experience with:

• Preparing JARPA applications, SEPA documentation, HPA applications, and DNR lease materials
• Experience working with biological opinions
• GIS or ArcGIS experience and familiarity with CAD software
• An understanding of marine construction equipment and practices, including tugboats, barges, pile driving, cranes, bubble and sediment curtains, and pile-driving best management practices
• Marine Mammal Monitoring experience
• Familiarity with CERCLA projects and wood preservative treatments such as creosote and chemonite

Environmental Permit Specialist – Benefits for You

Your compensation will be depending on your experience, $85,000 to $125,000, flexible plus annual salary plus up to a 15% bonus opportunity.

Your medical insurance will be fully paid by the company for you, with multiple medical plan options so you can choose the coverage that best fits your needs. You will also have access to an HSA, Section 125 plan, HRA options, and a comprehensive benefits package.