Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Environmental Specialist to build relationships with state agencies in Colorado and Wyoming and guide permitting strategies. You will develop environmental policies, interpret regulations, and lead project planning with risk assessments and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of environmental experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple permits and ensure compliance across large projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years environmental experience for Environmental Specialist III
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain working relationships with state regulatory agencies in Colorado and Wyoming while advancing permitting strategies
• Develop and maintain environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation
• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations
• Assess environmental risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute approved actions
• Lead or support environmental project planning, including scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
• Prepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances
• Maintain permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations
• Identify training needs and provide guidance, mentorship, and training
• Monitor regulatory changes, including FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, and NHPA
• Coordinate construction-phase compliance requirements and track implementation to closure
• Improve air, water, waste management, and remediation systems
• Prepare status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders
• Manage other duties as assigned

Skills

Environmental Policy

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an Environmental Specialist to build relationships with state agencies in Colorado and Wyoming and guide permitting strategies. You will develop environmental policies, interpret regulations, and lead project planning with risk assessments and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of environmental experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple permits and ensure compliance across large projects.