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We are looking for a Senior Environmental Specialist and Permitting Lead with a passion for environmental due diligence and partnering with clients to navigate the permitting process. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 20 years of experience working with the developing and preparing permit submittals in Washington and Oregon, preparing Endangered Species Act consultation documentation, supporting consultation with regulatory agencies, and project management expertise. Experience advising multidisciplinary teams on environmental impacts and permitting strategies is a must. Experience on energy transmission and/or renewable energy projects is preferred as is experience on linear projects. We are seeking a highly motivated environmental specialist with the initiative to lead and who thrives serving in a role helping clients navigate federal and state permitting processes. The candidate will represent clients in agency discussions, will plan and direct surveys and permit submittals, mentor and develop staff, and pursue and win new contracts. This is a senior-level opportunity in ourBiological Resources Team and is focused on collaboration, quality, outstanding client service, and being part of a team with a passion to do great work and have fun together. Who You Are You are an environmental scientist or biologist with a minimum of 20 years of experience leading permitting efforts in the Northwest. As a permitting lead you have technical experience in a range of activities such as biological surveys (e.g., wetland surveys, stream surveys); Endangered Species Act compliance; Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting; and interacting with agency partners. Your skills include the ability to manage medium to large-sized projects, and track milestones within schedule and budget expectations. You also possess experience providing QA/QC oversight of field data to support report writing and permitting. You value strong project management and a client-focused culture. Your expertise also includes preparing and submitting federal and state permit applications in accordance with the requirements of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). You also have demonstrated experience with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Forest Service. Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and working with Washington's Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is a plus. You have experience in both Washington and Oregon; experience in the eastern portion of these states is highly desired. You perform occasional field survey work, lead biological/natural resources field teams, safely operate, load, and transport equipment and gear, and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles. Experience with digital field data collection tools such as GPS, ArcGIS Collector/Field Maps, Fulcrum, Survey 123 is desired, but not required. You have an interest in business development and have experience acquiring work through your existing network. You are within a commutable distance to Seattle, Portland, or Bend for in-person/on-site work as needed. What You Will Do for ESA As a Permitting Lead, you will apply your technical and project management skills to lead permitting tasks as part of Endangered Species Act compliance; Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting, as well as preparing and submitting permit applications for NOAA, USFWS, WDFW, and ODFW. You will work closely with project teams and clients to navigate permitting challenges. You will serve as a technical specialist, preparing and managing environmental analyses and coordinating with key team members, including senior staff, subconsultants, and clients. You will occasionally lead field survey