Wetlands 404 Expert

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ### Job Description: - Collaborate with clients and ERG’s technical teams to support state and federal clients implement Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requirements - Draft 404 permits or similar state permits (including general permits) for applicants for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., or similar state permits for non-waters of the U.S. - Manage projects, including staffing, scheduling, and budgeting - Develop and provide training, tools, templates, and guidance to enable state and federal clients to increase efficiency and achieve implementation goals - Support regulatory development, including rule development, response to public comments, and economic analyses - Cultivate relationships with new and existing state and federal customers ### Qualifications and Skills: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, civil, or water resources engineering or natural science - Strong understanding of the Clean Water Act and federal 404 CWA wetlands regulations and at least 10 years of relevant experience related to implementation. In-depth understanding of jurisdictional determinations, permitting approaches, and exemptions under Section 404 - Applicant should also have familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and Rivers and Harbors Act - Strong project management skills - Effective communicator and technical writer. Additional Preferred Experience - Direct experience working with or for the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the implementation of 404 regulations - Direct experience working and coordinating with state and federal agencies - Strong understanding of compensatory mitigation, including the mitigation sequence, restoration, establishment, enhancement, preservation, mitigation banks, in-lieu fee programs, and permittee-responsible mitigation - Direct experience with 404 permit writing and rules development - Direct experience with NEPA, the 2008 Mitigation Rule, the Endangered Species Act, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act - Understanding of the public participation and stakeholder engagement in the permitting process