Environmental and Permitting Manager

We are seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager in NY in our Environmental Division with the Permitting and Compliance department. The Environmental and Permitting Manager will work directly for a client on gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects and will be required to manage all permitting and environmental tasks on utility projects.

At a minimum, 3-5 years of permitting experience is required (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.). The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated worker with a willingness to work both independently and on a team. The position will require someone who is willing to manage a variety of different tasks and projects simultaneously. Preference to candidates who already have experience managing complex projects and managing staff.

This position will be hybrid, both based out of a client's office in either Rochester, Binghamton, the Mechanicville/Albany area, or Brewster and from home.

• Work with utility project teams as the Environmental and Permitting Lead on all environmental and permitting aspects of the project (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, spoils, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal (site plan, planning, zoning), Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.)
• Work as part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team within the utility
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications
• Manage a variety of different projects simultaneously
• Perform environmental and permitting desktop project reviews
• Direct other consulting firms on environmental and permitting work; occasionally develop RFPs
• Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team
• Manage and mentor junior level staff

• BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study; MS preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of permitting experience is required (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.).
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude.
• Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills are essential.
• Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for permitting and environmental deliverables.
• Occasional fieldwork.
• Some travel within NY is required.
• Fast-paced environmental consulting/utility environment.

Salary commensurate with experience. Salary Range: $62,000 - $74,000

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.