What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permitting Specialist (Forestry Focus) position at Reagan Smith, Inc?
Permitting Specialist assists senior permitting staff in all aspects of various permitting projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of Reagan Smith.
Qualifications
- Entry-level position
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field with forestry experience preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) and other web-based platforms (Trello, Zoom, etc.)
- Ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy in a high- paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving capabilities; ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with people inside and outside the company.
- Thoughtful decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills a must.
- Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Ability to conduct fieldwork, which can comprise moderate to high physical demand.
- Availability for overnight travel
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Time and availability requirements
- 40 to 55 hours per week – varies based on workload and season
- Check email/voicemail and respond while in the field, nights and weekends
Job duties and responsibilities
- Assist Project Manager with a variety of duties
- Interact with surveyors, landowners, agency personnel and clients to discuss project details, gain access and schedule field work.
- Assist with Forestry surveys and inventories
- Assist with threatened and endangered species surveys
- Assist with migratory bird and raptor surveys
- Assist with Wetland Delineations
- Assist with Habitat Assessments
- Assist with Archaeological Surveys
- Report writing – Biological Evaluations, Environmental Assessments, Endangered Species Surveys, Due Diligence, Phase 1, Applications for Permit to Drill
- Define tasks and required resources
- Create project timelines and schedules
- Attend Industry meetings and represent Reagan Smith
- Coordinate projects with various departments within Reagan Smith
- Track deliverables
- Monitor and report on project progress to senior management
Competencies
- Outgoing
- Positive
- Excellent Technical writing skills
- Self-starter
- Quick-learner
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Team Player
- Resourceful
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Health Insurance with up to $200 per month allowance after 2 years of employment
- $35,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Reagan Smith clothing & PPE provided
- Field clothing and gear allowance
- Flex schedule
- Maternity/Paternity paid leave
- Fun corporate culture
- Paid training and networking experiences
- Career growth potential