Permitting Specialist (Forestry Focus)

Permitting Specialist assists senior permitting staff in all aspects of various permitting projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of Reagan Smith.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position
  
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field with forestry experience preferred.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) and other web-based platforms (Trello, Zoom, etc.)
• Ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy in a high- paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving capabilities; ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with people inside and outside the company.
• Thoughtful decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills a must.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
  
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, which can comprise moderate to high physical demand.
• Availability for overnight travel
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Time and availability requirements

• 40 to 55 hours per week – varies based on workload and season
• Check email/voicemail and respond while in the field, nights and weekends
  

Job duties and responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with a variety of duties
• Interact with surveyors, landowners, agency personnel and clients to discuss project details, gain access and schedule field work.
• Assist with Forestry surveys and inventories
• Assist with threatened and endangered species surveys
• Assist with migratory bird and raptor surveys
• Assist with Wetland Delineations
• Assist with Habitat Assessments
• Assist with Archaeological Surveys
• Report writing – Biological Evaluations, Environmental Assessments, Endangered Species Surveys, Due Diligence, Phase 1, Applications for Permit to Drill
  
• Define tasks and required resources
• Create project timelines and schedules
• Attend Industry meetings and represent Reagan Smith
• Coordinate projects with various departments within Reagan Smith
• Track deliverables
• Monitor and report on project progress to senior management

Competencies

• Outgoing
• Positive
• Excellent Technical writing skills
• Self-starter
• Quick-learner
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Team Player
• Resourceful
• Conflict resolution
• Adaptability
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance with up to $200 per month allowance after 2 years of employment
• $35,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Reagan Smith clothing & PPE provided
• Field clothing and gear allowance
  
• Flex schedule
• Maternity/Paternity paid leave
  
• Fun corporate culture
• Paid training and networking experiences
• Career growth potential