Permitting Specialist

We are currently hiring a Permitting Specialist in LaBella’s Program Management Services Division at our client’s office.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $108,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

• Review Project scope and determine applicable permits.
• This is inclusive of municipal building permits, variances, special use permits, agency stream, wetlands, PSC Article VII or Part 102, CT Program Management Services
• Request for Proposal 24 Internal Use
• Siting Counsel, Army Corps, Natural Heritage or SHPO consultation, coastal zone development, DOT, FAA, etc. -
• Develops or coordinates the development of the required environmental permits
• Manages progress against plans, performs risk assessment and take action to mitigate risks.
• Verifies project adherence to federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Participates in project teams and participating in regular program/project planning, execution and delivery team meetings. Represents the company at public or regulatory meetings.
• Reviews and comments on proposed laws and regulations as they apply to company operations.
  Manages or oversees implementation and inspection of wildlife, agriculture or wetland mitigation/management plans, and other regulatory requirements of permits which extend beyond construction phase of project.
• Develops or oversees the development of SWPPPs
• Escalates issues when necessary.
• Conducts SWPPP inspections, oversees contracted SWPPP inspectors or environmental monitors, and conducts environmental inspections at construction projects.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience obtaining Environmental Regulatory Permits with state, federal and municipal agencies to achieve permits to meet project goals and execution schedules.
• Experienced in the drafting, editing and interpreting studies for the development, submission and acquisition of certificates to build or other regulatory filings
• Experience working in team environment to site facilities in the energy sector minimizing environmental, visual and customer impacts considering the companies and projects business requirements.
• B.S. Environment Engineering or related field
• PE Preferred
• MBA Preferred
• PMP Preferred
• Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events