Regulatory Permitting Manager

Doyon, Limited; Anchorage (AK); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

FEHB health benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Fairweather Science, LLC is seeking a Regulatory Permitting Manager based in Anchorage, Alaska, to lead regulatory and permitting efforts on national projects with a focus in Alaska. The role requires directing a team, managing client relationships, and delivering compliant permitting strategies across projects.

The successful candidate will have deep Alaska permitting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team to support diverse

Competenze

• Must possess a BS in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental, permitting, regulatory and compliance work with progressive responsibilities leading to subject matter expertise.
• Minimum 10 years of Alaska Experience.
• Oil and Gas, Mining, and Construction permitting experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Identify opportunities to provide regulatory, permitting and compliance services to clients in Alaska.
• Lead the Regulatory and Permitting business practice, managing clients, projects and staff.
• Develop regulatory strategies with stakeholders and ensure timely permits.
• Prepare permit applications and oversee project budgets and reporting.
• Coordinate document revisions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and team members.

Conoscenze

Self-directed

Safety conscious

Deadline oriented

Permitting knowledge

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced work

Teamwork / independent

Stakeholder relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

BS in Environmental Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

About Fairweather Science

Fairweather Science, LLC (FWS) is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments as well as nationally. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Continue to build our excellent reputation for quality work and fit-for-purpose regulatory solutions for our clients
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

Job Summary

The Regulatory Permitting Manager is an experienced, motivated, and resourceful individual that develops reliable and efficient strategies focused on complex regulatory and permitting efforts on a variety of projects nationally, with a focus in Alaska. This position will also provide leadership and direction to team members in executing and delivering sound science attributes associated with the regulatory landscape.

Essential Duties

• Business Development - Identify Business Opportunities to provide regulatory, permitting and compliance services to clients in Alaska with the potential to expand to other parts of the US. Lead Business Development by identifying clients and aiding in securing contracts to provide support and solutions for a wide variety of industry, agency, and corporate clients.

• Portfolio Management – Lead the Regulatory and Permitting business practice. Manage clients, projects, and technical staff and provide regular reporting on portfolio and project performance.

• Provide Regulatory Permitting Subject Matter Expertise - Analyze requirements of Federal, State and Local governments to develop a comprehensive regulatory strategy to obtain timely, useable and fit for purpose permits in support of critical projects. Develop a plan including a stakeholder map to enable the efficient execution of a successful regulatory process. Identify the correct resources and develop and manage personnel effectively. Maintain strong communications and collaboration with clients, regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Deliver high quality support for clients to enable their success by providing timely permits along with appropriate compliance guidelines.

• Prepare/oversee permit applications incorporating best management practices.
• Manage and develop technical staff to support permitting and compliance projects.
• Manage projects from inception through completion including proposal writing, budget tracking, regular project reporting, and project closeout.
• Coordinate document revisions, including agency review comments, senior review comments, and author edits.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Work closely with clients, regulators, and staff to determine timing and content for permit applications and ensure that projects are completed in compliance with applicable regulations or client expectations.
• Effective and professional communication with clients, team members, and regulators.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be self-directed and motivated and will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and objectives with limited to no oversight.
• Must be safety conscious at all times.
• Must have proven track record of meeting deadlines and executing projects according to agreed schedule.
• Must have working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures and be proficient in working with environmental permits and regulations.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have demonstrated ability to build rapport and resolve complex natural resource issues.
• Candidates will possess the ability and interest to contribute to other environmental practice areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a BS in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
• Must have a minimum 10 years of experience in environmental, permitting, regulatory and compliance work with progressive responsibilities leading to subject matter expertise.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of Alaska Experience.
• Must have Oil and Gas, Mining, and Construction permitting experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

• Office based position located in Anchorage, Alaska.
• Full-time position with regular business hours; availability for overtime based on project timelines and international clients necessary.

Fairweather is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.