Regulatory Specialist I

C2 Environmental, Inc. is a small, woman-owned business located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We focus on environmental planning, permitting and compliance services for a variety of clients including regional utility providers, commercial developers, federal agencies, educational institutions, local governments, and private sector developers. We are well-known for our work in the energy and infrastructure sectors where we provide a suite of services for the permitting and construction of linear energy projects, commercial sites, and waterfront facilities. C2 Environmental is seeking a qualified individual to join our growing team as a Regulatory Specialist.

Job Description:

The Regulatory Specialist position is responsible for a variety of project support related tasks to assist primarily with transmission line rebuild and routing and siting applications. Duties may include a combination of the following dependent on applicant qualifications: 

• Providing support for permit applications and environmental documentation associated with electric transmission line projects with an emphasis on Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) regulations, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, and other state and local regulations
• Contributing to the preparation of permit applications including research, report writing, data compilation and organization, qa-qc, and data and literature review
• Researching local land use regulations, navigating county level land use plans, and researching planned development applications 
• Completing GIS mapping and analysis needs
• Participating in project related client, agency and public meetings
• Coordination and consultation with federal, state, and local agencies

The current position is offered on a full-time basis with staff level dependent on level of experience. The position requires periodic field work primarily in but not limited to Virginia and North Carolina. C2 Environmental offers a flexible work environment including telecommuting and competitive pay, paid medical benefits for the employees, as well as paid holidays and retirement plan benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

The qualified applicant will possess the following required skills and attributes:

• B.S. or similar degree in environmental science, natural resources, environmental planning, or similar field
• 0-3 years of experience in environmental permitting with specific emphasis on NEPA, Section 404/401 regulations, Virgina SCC, Virginia Department of Transportation, railroad, and county and local permitting 
• Experience with ArcPro is highly desired
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail are required
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks preferably with past environmental consulting firm experience
• Direct experience with utilities and linear projects strongly desired
• Ability to work well in diverse groups of people and without direct supervision
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to remote job site locations, with overnight stays, as needed
• Physically able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains, including both biological and physical extremes
• Applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work

Interested applicants should submit a current resume documenting their educational and work experience as it relates to the specified job qualifications and skills, desired salary, references and a statement of interest/experience.