Regulatory Specialist

Stantec; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced environmental professional in Maryland to lead environmental permitting strategies and execute field surveys. The role involves preparing permit applications, coordinating with multiple regulatory agencies, and providing quality assurance for environmental deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, extensive experience in regulatory practices, and a commitment to environmental ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, Geology, or related discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience specific to regulatory practice in the environmental field.
• Maryland Forest Conservation Act Qualified Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executing environmental permitting strategy for various projects.
• Conducting environmental field surveys and mentoring junior staff.
• Preparing permit applications and technical reports.
• Managing coordination with environmental agencies.
• Performing quality assurance reviews of environmental deliverables.

Skills

Knowledge of Maryland state and US federal laws

Environmental permitting applications management

Advanced technical writing

Computer applications (MS Office, CADD, GIS)

Interpersonal skills and team collaboration

Detail-oriented work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

8+ years of regulatory practice experience

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Executing environmental permitting strategy, developing regulatory strategy, and directing environmental field surveys and construction compliance for a variety of projects.
• Conducting environmental field surveys in a lead capacity as needed, including wetland, forest stand, and/or critical area resource assessments and delineations; mentoring junior staff in the conduct of such surveys and their interpretation. Occasional travel for fieldwork is likely, including overnight stays for short durations.
• Preparing permit applications, including Section 404/401 permits and Joint Permit Applications, involving gathering supporting documentation, and coordinating comment response with agencies.
• Preparing technical reports for and managing coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), MD Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Task coordination related to wetland delineations, forest stand delineations, state water determinations, resource protection areas, threatened and endangered species, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, GPS data collection, agency consultations, cultural resources, and water quality permitting.
• Performing and summarizing database searches and coordinating initial agency review and consultation related to Threatened and Endangered Species.
• Leading and preparing Forest Conservation Plan, Critical Area, and Tier II submissions in accordance with the State and Municipal requirements.
• Performing quality assurance/quality control reviews of environmental deliverables.
• Partnering and participating on integrated environmental/engineering/ecology teams to deliver projects in both the pre-project permitting stage and post-approval stage to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Supporting and ensuring implementation of Stantec Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of Maryland state and US federal laws and regulations and applicable policies and procedures to advise others on interpretations and experiences with permitting.
• Skilled with a “hands‑on” individual experience in managing environmental permitting applications.
• Skilled in verbal and written communications, including advanced technical writing abilities, regulatory agency negotiations, and requests for proposals responses.
• Skilled at prioritizing, organizing, managing, and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Skilled with computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; CADD and GIS are a plus.
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret scientific/technical documents and plans for the affects/impacts to environmental resources.
• Ability to perform work accurately in a detail‑oriented environment and meet project schedules, deadlines, and budgets.
• Ability to work with initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and is able to work independently, multi‑task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with the strong ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships amongst the team and clients, and mentor/train staff as needed.
• The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, self‑directed, and possess the ability to make sound business decisions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, Geology, or related discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience specific to regulatory practice in the environmental field.
• Maryland Forest Conservation Act Qualified Professional, Certified Arborist, and/or Professional Wetland Scientist or related certifications preferred.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.