Regulatory Permitting Technical Manager (Finance)

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

PLANNING PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Regulatory Permitting Lead to manage a team of technical specialists and support aquatic resources field assessments and regulatory permit processing for projects located primarily in Southern California. This position requires completing aquatic resource delineations, identifying protected plant species, summarizing field-collected data, compiling reports, processing regulatory permit applications, and interacting with federal and state agencies for permit approvals. Support on ecosystem restoration projects and biological studies is also included.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Regulatory Permitting Lead would lead a team that provides regulatory support for a variety of projects associated with land development, flood control, restoration, transportation, public utility, power generation and transmission, water resource, and other infrastructure projects.
• The Senior Regulatory Permitting Lead would lead and mentor younger staff members, including scheduling, regulatory support, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• The Senior Regulatory Permitting Lead would provide day-to-day project support and coordinate with other Natural Resource Department team members.
• The Senior Regulatory Permitting Lead would work with other professionals, which may include engineers, environmental analysts, environmental planners, geographic information systems (GIS) analysts, landscape architects, and hydrologists.
• The successful candidate would conduct field work, prepare technical studies (primarily Delineations of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters), prepare and process regulatory permit applications with regulatory agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board(s), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Coastal Commission and coordinate with responsible stakeholders.
• Fieldwork, averaging 2-4 days a month, would be required and is typically performed within a two-hour drive from the office location.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 4 Year Degree in relevant field of study.
• 7+ years of experience conducting field delineations and regulatory permit processing
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineations Manual and appropriate regional supplements
• Desired skills for daily tasks include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficient technical writing ability, excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of biology, botany, fluvial geomorphology, and hydric soils is the southern California region.
• Must able to travel and perform in different weather conditions and moderately difficult terrain while meeting set project schedules and budgets.
• General knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations preferred
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or CRAM Trained Practitioner preferred, but not mandatory

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $115,478.00 - 180,344.00 This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Michael Baker is seeking a Senior Regulatory Permitting Lead to support our Natural Resources Planning Department.