Senior Permitting Specialist (CAHSR)

Remote

California

United States

Diversity Statement

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Job Description

Fluor and its joint-venture partner AECOM have been awarded a four-year program delivery support services contract for the California High-Speed Rail program by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services to support one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.

The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California's Central Valley.

Under the general direction of the Program Delivery Support (PDS) Assistant Manager and California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Director of Environmental Services, the Senior Permitting Specialist oversees and manages regulatory permitting and environmental compliance for the Authority’s projects in the Central Valley.

The Senior Permitting Specialist manages regulatory permitting under a variety of federal and state environmental laws of one or more construction packages across 171 miles in the Central Valley. From design and permit application to project implementation and construction compliance, the Senior Permitting Specialist manages the delivery of permit and permit amendment applications according to the Authority’s standards, supervises the preparation and submittal of compliance documentation to Authority leadership and regulatory agencies, and interfaces with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders.

The candidate is responsible for providing management and oversight in the preparation of State and federal permit applications, review and analysis of NEPA and CEQA documents, compensatory mitigation procurement, and construction-phase environmental compliance in the Central Valley. The Senior Permitting Specialist is responsible for the following tasks:

• Support the Authority in the strategy development, preparation, and acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals, and amendments thereto, under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the federal Endangered Species Act, Section 2081 of the California Endangered Species Act, and Section 1600 of the California Fish & Game Code, among others
• Review compliance documentation and reports
• Support the Authority’s procurement of compensatory mitigation by evaluating compensatory mitigation requirements, analyzing market availability, and preparing procurement documents, and managing mitigation contracts
• Assist with construction-phase compliance including responding to potential noncompliance events, regulatory agency inquiries and requests, and reporting
• Retrieve data and prepare reports using the Authority’s proprietary database management application

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree in biology, environmental science or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience
• 7 years of experience with progressively greater responsibility in the field of regulatory permitting and environmental and permitting compliance in California
• Experience with major environmental laws including CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, State and federal endangered species acts, Porter-Cologne, Lake/streambed alteration agreements
• Experience working on large, complex programs and projects

Other Job Requirements

• Exceptional analytic, verbal, and writing skills
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability
• Capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing program needs and deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Proficient in Office 365 applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience with large-scale compensatory mitigation planning and procurement
• Experience implementing wildlife connectivity projects
• Experience in construction compliance tracking, documentation, reporting
• Experience with design-build contracting and construction processes
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Salary Range

118,500 to 213,500

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

146248BR

Diverse Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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