Sr. Natural Resource Project Manager

Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, hydrology, soil science, or similar natural resources field. 10+ years’ experience working with NEPA and/or permitting, including developing and writing Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and ESA Biological Assessments. Experience preparing ESA Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) Incidental Take Permit application packages and ESA Section 7 compliance documents. Knowledge of state and federal protected species programs. Field experience conducting wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or wildlife surveys. Experience in working and negotiating cooperatively with local, state, and federal regulators. Experience with managing and leading project teams. Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and the environmental permitting process. Experience with technical writing of EAs and/or EIS’ specific to NEPA language. Proficiency with MS Office suite. Strong people skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol tests.

Contribute to NEPA and ESA compliance efforts. Lead, write, and manage tasks for NEPA document preparation. Support planning and execution of natural resource projects, including permitting and field studies. Prepare or direct preparation of permit packages and technical studies. Provide technical assistance during key NEPA process steps. Communicate with internal and external clients. Foster client relationships and identify new business opportunities. Support proposal preparation with technical expertise and cost estimates. Conduct fieldwork in physical or biological sciences. Lead or facilitate project meetings.