Permitting Specialist

Logan Simpson is an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in environmental consulting, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our goal remains simple: to help guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities.

We are seeking a candidate who will contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team; maximize the opportunity to learn new techniques and skills; and bring new tools and ideas to the table.

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Permitting Specialist to be based out of our Tempe, Arizona office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing field investigations and preparing studies and documents related to all aspects of Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Position Requires:

• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Biology, Planning, Anthropology, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Studies or closely related field.
• 3+ years of consulting or agency experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong use and knowledge of the following: Clean Water Act, US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Program, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, and the Arizona and National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems.
• Knowledge of the current definition of waters of the US.
• Experience conducting jurisdictional delineations of waters of the US in the southwest. Wetland delineation experience is a plus.
• Experience preparing Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination documents.
• Strong technical written, verbal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Capability and willingness to travel to project areas throughout Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico.
• Strong orienteering skills (such as map, GPS, and compass).
• Must be able to occasionally work outside in extreme temperatures on steep, rocky, and/or uneven terrain.
• Physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and possess personal auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing Section 404 Permit applications.
• Experience preparing Approved Jurisdictional Determinations.
• Proficiency in GIS/ESRI software applications.
• Experience with Section 402 of the Clean Water Act or preparing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $66,560 and $83,200 annually, depending on experience and education.

Logan Simpson offers the following benefits and perks:

• A Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, firm paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a 401(k) with a firm match.
• Paid time off starting at 16 days off per year, and 7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• Bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements.
• Support for professional conference attendance and external trainings.
• Internal professional development program.
• Work on a variety of interesting projects.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Babies-at-Work program.
• Paid Costco memberships, paid parking, and reimbursement for public transit costs.

If interested, please apply directly on our website and attach a resume and a cover letter.

Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change. To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor, including equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.

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