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