Environmental Permitting & NEPA Specialist

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Field Work Opportunities

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist in Washington, DC to lead federal, state, and local permit strategies and NEPA support for complex infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with project teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver environmental management plans, field assessments, and high-quality permit documentation across the DC metro area. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field is required.
• 3–7 years of environmental consulting experience desirable.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act and related regulations.
• Experience with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and coordinate reviews.
• Assist in preparing NEPA documentation and supporting environmental analyses.
• Advise clients on permitting strategies and regulatory requirements via desktop assessments and matrices.
• Collaborate with project managers to align scope, budget, and schedule with client expectations.
• Support development of technical proposals and client deliverables.
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans and related compliance documentation.
• Support ESC and SWM program administration and compliance activities.
• Mentor junior environmental staff through guidance and collaboration.
• Contribute on resiliency and infrastructure projects in the DC metropolitan area.
• Complete field work at active construction sites as needed.

Skills

Environmental Permitting

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Mentoring

GIS Software

NEPA Documentation

Environmental Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist in Washington, DC to lead federal, state, and local permit strategies and NEPA support for complex infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with project teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver environmental management plans, field assessments, and high-quality permit documentation across the DC metro area. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.