Environmental Scientist – Permitting, NEPA, Infrastructure

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

• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local environmental permit applications, including coordination through agency review and approval processes
• Assist in preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and supporting environmental analyses
• Advise clients on environmental permitting strategies and regulatory requirements through desktop assessments and detailed permit matrices
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope, budget, schedule, and client expectations
• Support development of technical proposals and client deliverables
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans and related compliance documentation
• Support administration and compliance activities related to Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) programs
• Mentor junior environmental staff through technical guidance and project collaboration
• Work alongside senior environmental staff on resiliency and infrastructure projects throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
• Complete field work at active construction sites as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
• 3–7 years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Proven knowledge of Clean Water Act and related regulations
• Knowledge of §7 of the Endangered Species Act and §106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certification preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist credential preferred
• Experience supporting NEPA documentation and environmental review processes
• Experience conducting or supporting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Proficiency with GIS software and spatial data analysis tools
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally climb ladders or slopes, and lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on construction sites
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and NEPA documentation, with strong capabilities in project management and technical proposal development. Proficient in GIS software and experienced in mentoring junior staff while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Environmental Permitting
• NEPA Documentation
• Clean Water Act Knowledge
• GIS Software Proficiency
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Environmental Consulting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Erosion and Sediment Control
• Stormwater Management
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Environmental Management Plans
• Technical Proposal Development
• Field Work
• Environmental Analysis
• Permit Application Preparation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Project Management
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Wetland Scientist
• ISA Certified Arborist

Industry Keywords

• National Environmental Policy Act
• Endangered Species Act
• National Historic Preservation Act
• Environmental Review Processes
• Construction Site Safety

Tools & Technologies

• GIS Software
• Spatial Data Analysis Tools