Environmental Permits Lead: Vegetation & Utilities

Jobtailor; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a permit management professional in Walnut Creek, CA to lead vegetation-related permit applications and ensure full regulatory compliance. The role involves coordinating with project managers, field teams, and clients to collect data, track progress, and meet deadlines.

You will build relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to facilitate timely permit issuance, including railroad easement permitting, and stay current on evolving permit processes and policy

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting environmental or utility permitting.
• Knowledge of federal/state health and safety regulations and safety program development.
• Familiarity with encroachment packages for Caltrans, State Parks, USFS, and Local Water Districts.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple permit streams under deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and regulatory personnel.
• Proficient data handling and Excel skills; willingness to learn new permitting software.
• Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented when priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage permit applications related to vegetation management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track progress and provide timely updates to internal teams and clients.
• Maintain work to meet deadlines and coordinate with project managers and field teams.
• Build relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to support timely issuance.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Support program planning through research and monitoring regulatory changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational capabilities

Verbal and written communication

Data handling and analysis

Adaptable and proactive

Permit stream management

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a permit management professional in Walnut Creek, CA to lead vegetation-related permit applications and ensure full regulatory compliance. The role involves coordinating with project managers, field teams, and clients to collect data, track progress, and meet deadlines.

You will build relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to facilitate timely permit issuance, including railroad easement permitting, and stay current on evolving permit processes and policy