Permitting Specialist

The Mosaic Company; Bowling Green (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus incentives

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Mosaic Company in Lithia, Florida, is seeking a Mine Permitting Specialist to support permit applications, modifications, and annual reports across multiple regulatory bodies. The role involves on-site inspections and collaboration with Ecology and Reclamation teams to manage land use, habitat updates, and mitigation strategies.

You will perform wetland delineations, coordinate infrastructure permitting timing, prepare reports, and assist with project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar.
• 1+ years of wetland delineation and permitting at county, state and federal level.
• Background in environmental policy, regulatory affairs and field work preferred.
• Prior project management experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated relationship-building, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within Florida and potentially other U.S. locations.
• GIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in permit application preparation, submission and mitigation monitoring.
• Provide technical expertise in various assessments required by permitting projects.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and municipalities to facilitate processing of mine permits and related approvals.
• Attend meetings with regulatory agencies and public hearings as needed, and provide support and communications with other departments regarding permitting.
• Research and stay current on rules and requirements of each regulatory agency and/or municipality to facilitate permit processing and expedite completion.
• Prepare reports as required by county, state and federal agencies.
• Perform miscellaneous permitting duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Relationship building

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

Location

FishHawk Site
13830 Circa Crossing Drive
Lithia, FL 33547

Position: Mine Permitting Specialist

The Mine Permitting Specialist will participate in the planning and preparation of mining permit applications, modifications, and annual reports for multiple regulatory agencies; conduct onsite regulatory inspections; and obtain other regulatory approvals to meet business objectives. Additional responsibilities will include providing support to Ecology and Reclamation staff on reclaimed land and enhancement projects related to land use/habitat updates and adaptive management strategies for both reclamation and mitigation areas; supporting all aspects of permit modifications, including conducting wetland delineations and habitat zonation; and coordinating and capturing changes to infrastructure requirements and permit timing needs.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in permit application preparation, submission and mitigation monitoring.
• Provide technical expertise in various assessments required by permitting projects.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and municipalities to facilitate processing of mine permits and related approvals. Attend meetings with regulatory agencies and public hearings as needed, and provide support and communications with other departments regarding permitting.
• Research and stay current on rules and requirements of each regulatory agency and/or municipality to facilitate permit processing and expedite completion.
• Prepare reports as required by county, state and federal agencies.
• Perform miscellaneous permitting duties and projects as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar.
• 1+ years of experience in wetland delineation and permitting at the county, state and federal level and/or comparable regulatory, permitting or related experience.
• Candidates with a strong background in environmental policy, regulatory affairs and associated field work preferred.
• Prior project management experience preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment and work under pressure.
• Ability to resolve complex issues and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within Florida and potentially other U.S. locations.
• Strong background in field ecology data collection/assessments preferred.
• GIS experience and background preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary + bonus incentives.
• 11 paid holidays each year.
• A generous 401(k) with a company match and annual company contributions.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation time.
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.