Biologist – Permit Specialist
Oregon Department of Human Services
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Roseburg • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $5,800 - $8,994 per month
About the role
- Review project proposals and planned maintenance actions to resolve the need for environmental permits or clearances
- Act as the liaison between ODOT project teams and external regulatory agencies to ensure projects are in compliance with environmental regulations and requirements
- Work cohesively with designers from different work sections to prepare permit documentation, mediate differences and help develop a consensus for final plans
- Provide technical expertise regarding storm water permitting requirements
- Provide guidance to construction and maintenance personnel, technical staff and managers regarding permit requirements for transportation projects
- Evaluate and assess the impact of transportation projects on biological resources within the project area of potential impact
- Perform botanical, faunal and other field surveys for species potentially affected by transportation projects
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in an environmental science, a physical science, a natural science, engineering, or a closely-related field AND two years of environmental analysis or resource project management experience
- Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record
- General knowledge of one or more of the following: fish biology, fish passage, botany or water quality
- Experience with state and federal environmental permitting processes
- Practice in relational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Skill in technical writing skills and the ability to organize a large workload with varying timelines and shifting priorities
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid leave
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental analysisresource project managementstorm water permittingbotanical surveysfaunal surveystechnical writingenvironmental permitting processesbiological resource assessmentproject proposal reviewpermit documentation preparation
Soft Skills
relational skillsteamworkcommunicationconsensus buildingguidanceorganizational skillsability to manage workloadability to handle shifting priorities
Certifications
bachelor's degree in environmental sciencebachelor's degree in physical sciencebachelor's degree in natural sciencebachelor's degree in engineering