New England Permit Coordinator

We are hiring for a New England Permit Coordinator!

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Position Title: Permit Coordinator

Location: South Grafton, MA

Experience: Experience with environmental permitting preferred, but strong organizational skills and familiarity with wetlands or environmental regulations are equally valuable. Training provided.

Status: Full-Time — supports year-round permitting needs across MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, NY

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

About Us

Water & Wetland, a Jones Lake Management (JLM) company, has a long-standing history of excellence in pond, lake, and wetland restoration across the Northeast. Permitting is a critical component of our work.

Position Summary

The Permit Coordinator supports environmental permitting for aquatic management, restoration, and dredging-related projects across New England. Responsibilities include identifying permits, preparing applications, coordinating with regulatory agencies, tracking timelines, and supporting environmental review.

Essential Duties

• Identify required permits for each project across municipal, state, and federal agencies.
• Prepare, assemble, and submit permit applications including supporting technical documents.
• Serve as primary point of contact with regulators throughout reviews.
• Develop permitting timelines and track multiple applications.
• Assist with wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and other field tasks when needed.
• Prepare materials for public hearings and attend meetings when required.
• Maintain centralized permitting database and track renewals.
• Support compliance monitoring and prepare closeout documentation.
• Coordinate and complete technical maps utilizing ArcGIS
• Construct and submit work plans associated with large stakeholder compliance
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or similar—OR equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting in New England preferred.
• Ability to read engineering plans and understand construction sequencing.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  
  
  

Special Conditions of Employment

• Occasional fieldwork may be required, including site walks and environmental assessments.
• Evening public meetings may occur periodically.
• Training provided for permitting platforms and state-specific procedures.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk uneven terrain including wetlands and shoreline environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions during field review tasks.
  
  
  

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple health plans including HSA options
• Dental, Vision, and Company-paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with Company Match
  
  
  

Statement of Inclusion

We encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not align with every listed requirement. We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our team and improve ecological problem‑solving.