Senior Environmental Permitting & Project Lead

The Wildlife Society; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Society in California seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist / Project Manager to lead regulatory permitting, compliance, and environmental assessment efforts for complex projects. You will develop strategies, coordinate agencies, and guide multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of California environmental permitting experience, strong project management, CEQA knowledge, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 10+ years of professional environmental regulatory permitting experience in California.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal environmental regulations.
• Experience with CEQA and environmental compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and compliance projects from planning through permitting and compliance.
• Develop and implement federal, state, and local permitting strategies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as USACE, RWQCB, CDFW, USFWS.
• Oversee CEQA documentation and environmental analyses.
• Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules; monitor progress.
• Provide technical editing of reports, permit applications, and deliverables.
• Support business development and client retention.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Environmental permitting

CEQA knowledge

Client coordination

Proposal development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, planning, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Wildlife Society in California seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist / Project Manager to lead regulatory permitting, compliance, and environmental assessment efforts for complex projects. You will develop strategies, coordinate agencies, and guide multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of California environmental permitting experience, strong project management, CEQA knowledge, and excellent client communication.