Permitting Technician

Coordinates and supports environmental permitting and land resource field activities under close supervision. This position is considered a training role intended to develop foundational technical and regulatory skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Field and Data Collection Support

• Assists with wetland delineations and land resource field investigations under supervision
• Collects, records, and organizes field data accurately
• Supports field teams in executing environmental and permitting-related tasks
• Maintains field equipment and follows safety protocols

Permitting and Documentation Support

• Assists in preparation of environmental permit applications, exhibits, and supporting materials
• Performs data entry and supports regulatory research activities
• Tracks permit applications, submissions, and agency correspondence
• Maintains organized and up-to-date project files

Project Coordination Support

• Supports project teams with administrative and coordination tasks
• Assists in tracking schedules and deliverables
• Communicates progress and issues to supervisors and team members
• Contributes to maintaining efficient workflow across projects

Training and Development

• Learns permitting processes, field methods, and regulatory requirements
• Develops foundational technical and professional skills
• Seeks guidance and feedback from senior staff
• Participates in training and development opportunities

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving solutions.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests .

Quality: Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Dependability: Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; work flows and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Highly organized with great attention to detail. Able to prioritize and manage time effectively. Strong communication and people skills. Must be comfortable in a fast paced, highly interactive environment. Required to effectively collaborate with internal and external departments

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, or related field with 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and proficient in Adobe Suite software, adaptable to new technologies etc. a must.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER preferred. Valid Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The majority of work is conducted in an office setting with periodic field work. Field work may involve exposure to uneven terrain, weather conditions, and environmental hazards. Appropriate safety equipment and PPE are required when working in the field.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.   Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.