Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-3146

# of Openings

2

Category

Regulatory

RES is looking for a Regulatory Specialist I for our Richmond, VA, Warrenton, VA, or Annandale, VA offices.

The mission: RES is operating in a unique and young industry. You will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape it with your work! How? Armed with the knowledge of the existing local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes, you will support the negotiation process with the agencies on the required deliverables for a variety of projects. Currently, regulatory duties are carried out by the members of the team; this is the moment of the consolidation of the regulatory team for our Virginia operation, and you will play an important part of it.

70% of the time you will be working on technical documents and project coordination. Working with our team consisting of project managers, ecologists, design, GIS, and construction managers, you will be drafting and compiling technical documents and reports for submittal to agency representatives. You will be applying your knowledge of local and federal permitting processes by ensuring project timelines are being met. In addition, you will be processing and interpreting geomorphological, hydrological, and ecological data as well as ecosystem restoration design plans to support your deliverables. Be ready to showcase your technical writing skills, as well as knowledge of local and federal permitting processes during the interview process!

30% of the time you will be collecting data – at the office, you will be accessing state and federal databases to extract specific information and then interpreting and communicating the results of the obtained data. In the field, you will be assisting the ecologists and project managers with some data collection, as well as participating in agency site visits for project development, approval, and monitoring.

Please note that this list does not encompass all the functions associated with this job. Also, be advised that this position does not include provisions for relocation expenses. If you are an out-of-state candidate, relocation will need to be arranged independently.

We would love to speak with you if you have many of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Planning, or closely related field
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office

What will make you stand out?

• 1-2 years of experience in environmental permitting, jurisdictional determinations, and technical report writing
• Knowledge of environmental policy and regulations including those under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 and Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) requirements and supporting documentation.
• Ability to interpret stream and wetland restoration design plans

Knowledge of state and federal T&E and historic resource databases
• Geomorphology data collection and processing;
• Conducting ecological assessments;
• Familiarity with ArcMap, RiverMorph, Hoboware, statistical programs such as R Project, and/or other data processing software.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.