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You will assist project managers with completing permit applications, including developing and reviewing environmental studies, status reports, and other associated deliverables; coordinate with team members to obtain necessary inputs, such as engineering design drawings, GIS analysis or mapping, and technical editing review; and complete quality control review of work products in collaboration with project managers. This position may also require some fieldwork, primarily in the local area. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.\nResponsibilities:\nThe successful candidate will support project teams, in collaboration with project managers, to obtain federal, state, and local permits and approvals mainly in California by:\nCompleting permit applications related to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the California Coastal Act, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulations\nCompleting supporting documentation and analyses, requiring review of relevant regulatory codes, preparation of compensatory mitigation plans, and documentation of alternatives analysis processes\nContributing to the development of technical discipline reports and studies, which may include those to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance\nCoordinating input from others as needed to deliver complete work products\nParticipating in client meetings and responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on work products\nConducting fieldwork or site visits as needed (predominantly local travel)\nWhat Are We Looking For?\nIdeal candidates will have the following:\nMinimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy, natural resources, etc.)\nMinimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in consulting\nKnowledge of environmental regulations with experience conducting ecological research or land use analysis\nDemonstrated understanding of California permitting processes, including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (e.g., Individual Permits, Nationwide Permit Program Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits), and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code (e.g., Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements)\nExperience conducting aquatic resource delineation surveys, applying delineation results to project impact assessments, and preparing permit applications\nCalifornia Rapid Assessment Method certification is preferred, but not required\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independently\nAbility to excel in a fast paced, client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally\nStrong professional written and verbal communications skills\nWhat Can You Expect?\nYou can expect:\nHighly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams\nOpportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused roles\nStrong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth\nOpportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers\nCulture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance\nWho Are We?\nAnchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. 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