Manager, Environmental & Permitting

Brooks & Nelson, LLC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks & Nelson, LLC is seeking a Manager, Environmental and Permitting for its Nevada-based mining operations and development projects. The role leads environmental compliance, permitting, and regulator engagement to meet milestones and investor expectations.

The position requires 7–10+ years in environmental and permitting within mining, with strong knowledge of NEPA and Nevada regulations. The incumbent will manage a cross-disciplinary team and report on ESG and compliance metrics.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Nevada permitting frameworks and federal regulations (NEPA, Clean Water Act, etc.).
• Experience coordinating with BLM and Nevada regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting strategy and execution for exploration, development, and operations in Nevada.
• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local permits including BLM, NDEP, and county approvals.
• Oversee environmental baseline studies, NEPA processes, and environmental impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and Nevada environmental regulations.
• Manage agency relationships and coordinate inspections and reporting.
• Integrate environmental and permitting requirements into mine planning, engineering, and scheduling.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary environmental and permitting team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Brooks & Nelson’s client is seeking a Manager, Environmental and Permitting.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager, Environmental and Permitting is responsible for leading all environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory engagement activities for the Company’s Nevada-based mining operations and development projects. This role supports advancement of projects in alignment with publicly listed company expectations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and timely permitting to meet development milestones.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead permitting strategy and execution for exploration, development, and operational activities in Nevada.
• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local permits including BLM, NDEP, and county-level approvals.
• Oversee environmental baseline studies, NEPA processes, and environmental impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and Nevada state environmental regulations.
• Manage agency relationships and coordinate inspections and reporting.
• Integrate environmental and permitting requirements into mine planning, engineering, and scheduling.
• Build, lead, and manage a multidisciplinary environmental and permitting team, ensuring alignment on scope, budget, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support ESG initiatives and disclosure requirements consistent with regulator and investor expectations.
• Identify permitting risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
• Maintain documentation and support audits, due diligence, and technical reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10+ years of environmental and permitting experience in mining.
• Strong knowledge of Nevada permitting frameworks and federal regulations (NEPA, Clean Water Act, etc.).
• Experience working with BLM and Nevada regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with publicly listed company expectations and ESG reporting standards.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.