Regulatory Specialist
On-siteSan Juan Capistrano, California, United States
San Juan Capistrano, California, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Prepare and process regulatory permits, manage habitat restoration and compensatory mitigation, and oversee construction monitoring and permit closeout. Interpret federal and state environmental regulations to ensure project compliance, coordinate pre-application meetings, and negotiate permit conditions with agencies including the RWQCB, CDFW, USACE, and USFWS. Develop and execute high-level technical work, manage project budgets and timelines, and lead multidisciplinary teams while cultivating client relationships to meet profitability targets.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering or applicable environmental/science degree (i.e., Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning)
- collective experiences equivalent to 5-30 years of environmental consulting or industry experience on California projects
- Working knowledge of technical subjects impacting clients including wetlands/waters/species regulatory work
- experience in Southern California
- Strong working knowledge of: Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404
- Strong working knowledge of: Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
- Strong working knowledge of: California Fish and Game Code (Streambed Alteration Program)
- Strong working knowledge of: Federal Endangered Species Act and California Endangered Species Act
- Experience preparing and managing permit applications for infrastructure, energy, water, or land development projects
- Established relationships with regulatory agencies and/or industrial-sector professionals
- Commitment to excellence and ALL4's core values
- openness to change, personal growth, and coaching
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- ability to manage priorities and delegate workflow proactively
- Demonstrated project management ability
- Ability to develop, lead, and enroll strong teams with a wide range of personality types and technical abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- strong document production skills (proficiency in Word and Excel)
- technical writing ability
- Acute attention to detail
- Positive attitude and excellent team player
Desired Qualifications
- Federal Endangered Species Act and California Endangered Species Act permitting experience is a plus
- Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan experience is a plus
- Familiarity with wetland delineation methodologies (e.g., USACE manuals) is highly desirable
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