What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental & Permitting Manager position at Lion CG?
Company Description
Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mine development company focused on advancing the Yerington Copper Project, located in Yerington, Nevada, toward production. The company is committed to sustainable mining practices and contributing to the development of domestic copper production.
Role Description
This position plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing a major Nevada copper project through the full permitting lifecycle. A strong candidate will value strategic influence, autonomy, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape one of Nevada’s most meaningful critical‑minerals developments.
We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Permitting Manager to lead environmental compliance, mine‑permitting activities, and coordination with state, federal, and local agencies. The role guides permitting strategy, state and federal permitting processes, and consultant performance to support timely and compliant project execution
This position requires a local candidate with existing Nevada regulatory network. No relocation to the greater Reno area will be provided.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field
• 10 years of environmental compliance and permitting experience in mining
• Demonstrated experience with Nevada mine‑permitting (BLM 3809, NDEP‑BMRR)
• Experience managing NEPA EAs and EISs
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑engagement skills
• Trustworthy, open, and collaborative communication style
Key Responsibilities
• Lead environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, and baseline environmental studies
• Coordinate with BLM, NDEP, USFWS, NDOW, and local agencies
• Direct preparation of Mine Plan of Operations, EIS documents, and state permits
• Oversee monitoring, reporting, and environmental‑mitigation compliance
• Manage environmental consultants and multi‑disciplinary technical teams
• Participate in stakeholder engagement and public‑comment processes
• Integrate permitting strategy with engineering, schedule, and cost planning