Natural Resources Permitting Manager

At MacKay Sposito, great people build great communities, and that begins with hiring the right talent. We are looking for a Natural Resources Permitting Manager who excels at the intersection of leadership, development, and the environment. This is a hybrid role and will be based out of our offices in Vancouver, WA. 

As the leader of this team, you will manage complex projects and provide expertise in ecological assessments, habitat restoration, complex project permitting strategies, methodology improvement, and regulatory compliance. You will bring high-level technical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship. Additional responsibilities include pursuing and securing business opportunities through networking, marketing, and client referrals.

We intend to fill this position with a candidate who brings a critical set of skills, knowledge, and experience. All are encouraged to apply, even those who believe they do not meet all the qualifications. Simply put, we are interested in finding the best candidate for the job. 

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of motivated and engaged environmental scientists, wetland scientists, wildlife biologists, and GIS specialists.
• Lead coordination with clients and city, county, state, and federal regulators.
• Partner with our business development group to grow the team through business development strategy, implementation, and proposal development.
• Manage Oregon and Washington natural resource mapping and permitting projects to help clients realize their goals related to environmental planning/permitting, and environmental reviews (e.g., federal/state/local natural resource permitting and environmental reviews, wetland and/or water resource permitting, Endangered Species Act consultations, NEPA/SEPA documentation, etc.).
• Oversee contract execution and implementation for large clients, including federal clients.
• Lead annual and long-term planning strategy development and implementation while mentoring business development and marketing seller/doer skills in junior staff.
• Manage fieldwork for a variety of natural resources, including fish, wildlife, and plants.
• Manage wetland/waters delineations to comply with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Manage and prepare technical reports for a variety of natural resource requirements, including Biological Assessments, Critical Areas Reports, Shoreline Permits, 404/401 applications, NEPA/SEPA documents, etc.
• Lead the team’s safety, values, and emotional intelligence-driven culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical, natural, or environmental science, or related field.
• 10 years of experience mapping and permitting natural resource impacts.
• Knowledge of a variety of natural resource requirements, including Biological Assessments, Critical Areas Reports, Shoreline Permits, 404/401 applications, NEPA/SEPA documents, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and leading project pursuits, client development, identifying opportunities, and maintaining client relationships.
• Writing skills, proposal and budget development, project management, and client development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring a team
• Experience in Oregon and Washington, preferred but not required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in physical, natural, or environmental science, or related field.
• Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, WSDOT Senior BA Author, ODOT Endangered Species Act Qualified Biologist, or other relevant certifications desired.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• Lead a values-obsessed team - lead a team that is passionate about balancing the built and natural environment and living by our core values of honesty, dedication, and relationships. 
• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.   
• An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an outstanding reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support several local organizations focused on community pillars related to veterans and youth. Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives. 

Our Values:
At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search for people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we can challenge our people to be the best they can be and celebrate every success.

Who We Are:
With more than 51 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The annual wage range for this position is $125,000 - $147,000, depending on experience. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. 

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance-based bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.

Salary : $125,000 - $147,000