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Environmental and Permitting Specialist

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United States , Denver

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Salary:

80000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

At Olsson, we help our clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while protecting our natural resources.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts, including developing strategies for large, complex projects
  • Coordinate fieldwork and reporting, report writing, providing technical guidance to staff, and engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors
  • Manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery
  • Prepare scope and fee packages, proposals, and technical reports
  • Lead permitting efforts at federal, state, and local levels
  • provide technical oversight and review deliverables
  • Interpret regulations to inform project design and identify strategic permitting pathways
  • Coordinate permit applications and project tasks to meet deadlines
  • Manage projects and teams, ensuring effective communication and day-to-day oversight
  • Present to small and large groups including regulators and members of the public

Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well with a team
  • Bachelor’s degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
  • Proficiency in interpreting site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other mapping resources
  • Comprehensive understanding of county/1041 regulations, city/town/county permit processes, ROW, access, ditch, railroad, and similar permitting with authorities with jurisdiction (AJDs)
  • Demonstrated capacity to work independently, lead staff, and manage projects with a client-focused mindset
  • Business acumen, a strong work ethic, and excellent problem solving-abilities
  • Exceptional ability to communicate across written and spoken mediums

Nice to have:

  • Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies
  • Experience with NEPA planning and compliance
  • Strong understanding of key environmental programs such as: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404/10
  • Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service special use permits
  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife High Priority Habitat considerations
  • Wetlands and other natural resource investigations
  • County/1041 permitting (especially in Colorado), ROW, access, ditch, and railroad permitting
What we offer:
  • Competitive 401(k) match
  • Tailored development paths
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
  • Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
  • Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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