Senior NEPA & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) company match

Employee-owned company

Group health plan

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an Environmental Scientist with seven to ten plus years of NEPA and wetland permitting experience to join our Hampton Roads, Virginia team. The role emphasizes serving as a liaison between regulatory agencies and clients, with a focus on quality control, mentoring staff, technical writing, and NEPA/document preparation.

Responsibilities include preparing NEPA documents, coordinating with agencies, and assisting with permit applications

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and managing NEPA documents for federal agencies with scoping, coordination, and public involvement.
• Must have Virginia experience and familiarity with LAP projects (VDOT) and HUD documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to reference sources clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA documents including EAs, CEs, and PCEs with quality control.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate to produce final documents.
• Coordinate with clients and regulators; oversee project delivery and documentation.

Skills

NEPA experience

Mentoring staff

Client coordination

Communication

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an Environmental Scientist with seven to ten plus years of NEPA and wetland permitting experience to join our Hampton Roads, Virginia team. The role emphasizes serving as a liaison between regulatory agencies and clients, with a focus on quality control, mentoring staff, technical writing, and NEPA/document preparation.

Responsibilities include preparing NEPA documents, coordinating with agencies, and assisting with permit applications