Permitting Specialist

Mid-Level Wetland Biologist

Tetra Tech is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Wetland Biologist to join our team and support field surveys in the Great Plains and Western Mountains (CO, NE, WY, MT, and ND) and subsequent reporting. We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist who is prepared to learn and grow their experience with biological resources, natural resources, and technical writing.

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We are seeking a mid- to senior-level NEPA / MEPA Permitting Specialist to support a diverse portfolio of commercial, state, and federal projects throughout the Northern Rockies and Great Plains region. This position will be based out of Billings, MT and will play a key role in preparing and supporting environmental review and permitting efforts under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).

Location:

Billings, Montana

Work Coverage:
Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support NEPA and MEPA documentation, including Environmental Assessments and related technical reports

• Lead or assist with environmental permit strategy, regulatory coordination, and document development

• Conduct project research, impact analysis, and technical writing for public and agency-facing documents

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on environmental review requirements

• Support biological resource field efforts as needed, including wetlands, vegetation, streams, and sensitive species

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and quality control of deliverables

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and subject matter experts

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in biology, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Permitting Specialist or related role, with a focus on NEPA/MEPA compliance and Environmental Assessments.

• Experience with local Montana county-level permitting is preferred

• Detail oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS Pro, and other relevant software tools.

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative work environment along with a willingness to learn and be adaptable.

• Ability to conduct field work safely in accordance with Tetra Tech's health and safety policies and the project's specific health and safety plan.

• Excellent organization and oral/written communications skills.

• Ability to take clear and accurate field notes by hand or on a tablet/smartphone.

• Ability to prioritize a variety of assignments in time-critical situations.

• Ability to analyze available data and draw valid, defensible conclusions.

• Schedule must have flexibility to travel (land and/or air), at times on short notice.

• The successful candidate must possess a valid driver's license in good standing and successfully pass a motor vehicle background check in accordance with company policy.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check:
If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to…