Environmental and Permitting Manager

LaBella Associates; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

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

Job summary

LaBella Associates seeks a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager in New York to lead environmental and permitting efforts on utility projects, coordinating with agencies and preparing permit applications.

The role requires 3–5 years of permitting experience, with a preference for municipal approvals. It offers in-office work with occasional remote days, and opportunities to advance within a dynamic environmental consulting team.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Science or related field required with 3–5 years permitting experience.
• Preference for municipal approvals experience (environmental or engineering).
• Excellent client service and communication skills; ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and permitting on utility projects (wetlands, stormwater, endangered species, etc.).
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare permit applications.
• Attend municipal meetings and present on behalf of the client.
• Direct other firms on environmental and permitting work; QA/QC of deliverables.
• Manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Permitting

Environmental Regulations

Project Management

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Environmental Science or related

MS preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager in NY in our Environmental Division with the Permitting and Compliance department. The Environmental and Permitting Manager will work directly for a utility client on gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects and will be required to manage all permitting and environmental tasks on utility projects.

At a minimum, 3-5 years of permitting experience is required (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.). Preference to candidates who already have experience with municipal approvals (environmental or engineering). The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated worker with a willingness to work both independently and on a team. The position will require someone who is willing to manage a variety of different tasks and projects simultaneously.

This position will be in-office, in a utility client’s office in either Rochester or Binghamton. There will likely be opportunities to work at least one day a week from home, but that will be discussed during the interview.

Duties

• Work with multidisciplinary utility project teams as the Environmental and Permitting Lead on all environmental and permitting aspects of the project (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, spoils, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal (site plan, planning, zoning), Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.).
• Work as part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team within the utility.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications.
• Attend municipal Board meetings (County, Town, Planning, Zoning, etc.) as required, presenting on behalf of the client.
• Manage a variety of different complex projects simultaneously.
• Perform environmental and permitting desktop project reviews.
• Direct other consulting firms on environmental and permitting work; occasionally develop RFPs.
• Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team.
• BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study; MS preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of permitting experience is required (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.).
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude.
• Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills are essential.
• Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for permitting and environmental deliverables.
• Occasional fieldwork.
• Some reimbursable travel within NY is required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Fast-paced environmental consulting/utility environment.

Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

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.

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.