Environmental Program Manager

Labella-Associates; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

LaBella is seeking an Environmental Program Manager to lead our Eastern NY team within the Permitting & Compliance Department. The candidate will manage and mentor staff, develop projects, and expand client relationships in a growth‑oriented culture.

Hybrid (home/office) work schedules are available. Salary commensurate with experience; range $80,000–$110,000 with benefits including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 8–15 years in delineation, permitting, and jurisdictional determinations of wetlands/streams.
• Strong knowledge of NY wetlands regulations (local/state/federal).
• Ability to review/edit and QA/QC deliverables.
• Experience cost estimating and proposing projects.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and client-facing.
• Firm representation and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects focusing on wetlands, species, and stormwater.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Maintain, manage, and expand client relationships across our footprint.
• Identify and pursue project opportunities.
• Prepare proposals and project budgets.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Lead and grow our Eastern NY permitting team.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

QA/QC

Project management

Education

BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology

Tools

Cost estimating

Job description

LaBella is currently seeking an Environmental Program Manager leading our Eastern NY team for our Environmental Division in our Permitting & Compliance Department. The proper candidate should be self-sufficient, have experience managing and proposing projects, marketing clients, maintaining existing clients, and be comfortable managing/mentoring junior staff. This position creates an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to establish themselves within a growing and stable company while working within a corporate culture that encourages professional growth in a positive environment.

If you have any of the skills below and you are looking for a place to be empowered and supported, we are interested in talking to you! We are seeking talent in multiple areas and are excited to hear what you could bring to our team of highly skilled and fun professionals. We specialize in realizing employee’s strengths and aligning them with work they will value

Hybrid (home/office) work schedules are available for this position.

Duties

• Manage environmental projects, with a focus on wetlands, species, and stormwater
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Maintain, manage, and expand client relationships across our footprint
• Identify and pursue project opportunities
• Prepare proposals and project budgets
• Manage and mentor junior level staff
• Manage, lead and help grow our Eastern NY permitting team

Qualifications

• Minimum BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in delineation, permitting, jurisdictional determinations, etc. of freshwater wetlands and streams.
• Knowledge of New York local, state and federal regulations as it related to wetlands, stream and protected species
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
• Experience cost estimating and proposing projects
• Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated
• Must be comfortable being a firm representative (i.e. maintain, pursue, and establish client business relationships)

Salary commensurate with experience.

Fast-paced environmental consulting/engineering practice.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

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.