Director of Environmental and Permitting-northern Minnesota

Location:

Ely, MN-Hybrid

Salary: 130-170-DOQ with Bonus

• Medical with HSAs (Employer Contributions also)
• Dental
• Life / AD&D / ST and LT Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

• Lead scope development of the field work required to support environmental review and permitting efforts.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation, technical reports, and other key documents for environmental review and permitting.
• Manage the development, review, and delivery of all environmental studies and reports required for environmental review.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain the project schedule and company objectives.
• Support and adhere to company safety and environmental requirements and protocols.
• Manage consulting teams across various environmental disciplines to ensure strict adherence to approved scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and consultants to progress the project through environmental review and permitting milestones.
• Partner with project development and engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations into the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, natural resources, environmental policy, or related field.
• 8–15+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory affairs, or project development.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and local permitting processes.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations such as NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, ESA, CERCLA, RCRA, and state permitting requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary environmental studies and technical consultants.
• Proven project management experience with large, complex infrastructure, mining, energy, construction, or industrial projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, tribal governments, stakeholders, and community groups.
• Experience preparing or overseeing environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), permit applications, and compliance reporting.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, risk, and environmental compliance programs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Master’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, public policy, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PG, PE, PMP, CEP, or AICP.
• Experience in mining, energy, transportation, renewable energy, or large-scale infrastructure development.
• Direct experience with environmental review and permitting in Minnesota or Upper Midwest jurisdictions.
• Experience coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, BLM, USFS, Tribal Nations, or state environmental agencies.
• Background in stakeholder engagement, tribal consultation, public hearings, and community relations.
• Experience developing permitting strategies for greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of GIS, environmental data systems, or technical modeling tools.
• Supervisory experience leading environmental and permitting teams.
• Familiarity with sustainability, ESG reporting, reclamation planning, or closure planning.
• Tribal membership or experience working collaboratively with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Military leadership experience or veteran status.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.