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How much do environmental permitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental permitting in Florida is $22.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $25.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is environmental permitting?

Environmental permitting is the process of obtaining official approval from government agencies to carry out activities that could impact the environment, such as construction, manufacturing, or waste disposal. This process ensures that projects comply with environmental laws and regulations designed to protect air, water, land, and wildlife. Environmental permitting may involve submitting detailed plans, conducting impact assessments, and meeting specific standards before a permit is granted. The goal is to minimize negative environmental effects and ensure sustainable development.

What is the difference between Environmental Permitting vs Environmental Compliance Officer?

AspectEnvironmental PermittingEnvironmental Compliance Officer
Required credentialsEnvironmental science, environmental engineering, or related certifications; permits knowledgeEnvironmental regulations, auditing, and reporting certifications
Work environmentRegulatory agencies, industrial sites, project planningCorporate offices, site inspections, compliance monitoring
Employer and industry usageGovernment agencies, consulting firms, industries needing permitsCorporations, industries, facilities ensuring ongoing compliance

Environmental Permitting focuses on obtaining and managing permits required for industrial activities, while Environmental Compliance Officers ensure ongoing adherence to environmental laws and regulations. Both roles require knowledge of environmental regulations but differ in their primary focus: permitting versus compliance monitoring.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in environmental permitting roles, and how can these be managed?

Professionals in Environmental Permitting often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulations, meeting tight project deadlines, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, clients, and community groups. Managing these challenges typically involves staying current with evolving environmental laws, maintaining strong organizational skills, and fostering clear communication among teams. Being proactive about regulatory changes and building collaborative relationships with regulators and project partners can significantly streamline the permitting process and reduce delays.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in environmental permitting?

To thrive in Environmental Permitting, you need a solid background in environmental science, regulatory compliance, and project management, usually supported by a relevant degree such as environmental engineering or environmental science. Familiarity with permitting software, GIS systems, and knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations are essential, and certifications like the Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with stakeholders and preparing clear documentation. These skills ensure that projects meet legal requirements, minimize environmental impact, and avoid costly delays or violations.
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Infographic showing various Environmental Permitting job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,490 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Regional Environmental Manager

Barge Design Solutions

Gainesville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

What We're Looking For:
Barge Design Solutions is currentlyseeking a Regional Environmental Manager in theEnvironmental & Natural Resources division at our Gainesville, FL, Tampa, FL or Jacksonville, FL office location(s). This position will be responsible for managing and growing ourenvironmental resources team in Florida and throughout the Southeast.
This role is a technical discipline manager or manager of multiplemarket practice areas and coordinates work with project managers to assigntechnical resources on projects in a manner that positively impacts thebusiness and employee experience. This role is responsible for ensuring directreports' utilization and billable rates are acceptable. Work at this level ischaracterized also by working on projects with some complex features orportions of larger conventional projects. This role functions as a SeniorScientist on projects as well as the technical discipline manager or manager ofmultiple practice areas. This positionwill report to the Director of Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR) andwill be highly visible in a company that prefers to promote from withinwhenever possible. The optimal candidate will help develop this department withexcellent staff management, communication, organizational, and technicalskills. There is a strong career path for this position and Barge providesgreat future opportunities and career development.
Responsibilities
  • Provide Senior level leadership and review. Effectively manage and schedule multiple staff in several locations across the Southeast while collaborating with peers in other states across Barge's footprint. Coordinate staff and assign tasks to meet milestones and deadlines.
  • Support and grow a multidisciplinary team to provide environmental services including but not limited to environmental permitting, wetland mitigation banking, species banking, water quality project design and implementation, energy sector projects, DOT sector projects, coastal resiliency, land management, wetland delineations and jurisdictional determinations, and habitat assessments.
  • Manage and adjust staff scheduling to meet ENR Center's billable rate goals.
  • Efficiently identify issues and problem-solve to avoid delays. Mentor staff and promote culture of high expectations of quality deliverables, safety, accountability, and a positive and energetic working environment.
  • Prepare technical reports and other environmental regulatory compliance documents.
  • Provide final technical review of reports, permit application documents, and databases.
  • Manage local subcontractors on large projects where local teaming is required.
  • Assist with the development of proposal scope and fees.
  • Collaborate with project managers to facilitate project completion including client communication, staff/equipment management, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Director and team to recruit, onboard, and professionally develop future staff.
  • Work to reduce department projects costs to drive competitive status.
  • Develop and build positive relationships with clients, direct reports, officials, contractors, and others.
  • Manage staffing resources to complete current and future workloads across the Southeast with a focus in Florida.
  • People Skills: Manage a team of employees. Providetalent management responsibilities for a group of individuals including but notlimited to selection, development, and coaching for improvement. May recommend terminations/separations. Mentor other professionals.

Education & Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field such as biology, ecology, environmental science/policy, environmental engineering, natural resources, or a closely related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
  • Five-plus years of experience in staff management is preferred.
  • Ten-plus years of experience in technical writing and field efforts including environmental permitting and mitigation banking/restoration projects in the Southeast.
  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced-collaborative team atmosphere with an established group of engineers, scientists, and administrative staff.
  • Light travel (25-50%) is required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no recent accidents, DUIs, or major traffic violations).
  • Walk, sit, and stand. Occasionally reach with hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally climb 25-30 feet. Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. Visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/ numeric symbols for computation and design.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions,Inc.,is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinarypractice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong andserves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified GreatPlace To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
  • Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  • Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  • Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
  • Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
  • Service - We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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