Permitting Coordinator – Field Based

ERM

Permitting Coordinator managing power-utility vegetation management permit applications in the San Francisco area. Overseeing permit applications and ensuring regulatory compliance with detail-oriented project management.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeWalnut Creek • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $61,299 - $75,562 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental and utility permitting processes, with a strong focus on compliance with federal and state regulations. Capable of managing multiple permit applications while maintaining effective communication with clients and regulatory agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental PermittingRegulatory ComplianceData Handling and AnalysisSafety Program DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Permit Application ManagementEnvironmental ScienceNatural Resource ManagementExcel ProficiencyAuditingContractor Safety ManagementAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsResearch SkillsKnowledge of H&S Regulations

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAdaptabilityProactivityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Permitting Software

Industry Keywords

Vegetation ManagementEncroachment PackagesCaltransState ParksUSFSLocal Water Districts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage all aspects of permit applications related to vegetation management, ensuring full compliance with environmental and utility regulations.
Track and monitor application progress, providing timely updates and information to internal teams and client stakeholders.
Maintaining work to meet deadlines.
Engage and Coordinate with internal teams, including project managers and field teams to collect and verify necessary data for permits.
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to support timely permit issuance, including railroad easement permitting.
Actively participate and engage in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Support programmatic planning through research, staying current on regulatory changes, policy updates, and evolving permit processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience may substitute for education.
1-3 years experience of supporting environmental or utility permitting
Experienced safety professional with knowledge of federal/state H&S regulations, contractor safety management, auditing, and safety program development.
Familiarity with encroachment packages for Agencies including Caltrans, State Parks, USFS and Local Water Districts.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities; able to manage multiple permit streams concurrently to meet tight deadlines and in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence interacting professionally with clients and regulatory personnel.
Proficiency in data handling and analysis—Excel skills required, with a willingness to learn new permitting software.
Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented approach when priorities shift or challenges arise.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
medical
dental
vision
401(k)
life & disability insurance