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Permitting Assistant Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Coordinate permitting schedules with Project Managers and scheduling teams to ensure projects remain on track. * Assist with permit-related cost estimates during the proposal and preconstruction ...

Permit Coordinator

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Coordinate permitting schedules with Project Managers and scheduling teams to ensure projects remain on track. * Assist with permit-related cost estimates during the proposal and preconstruction ...

Environmental Scientist II

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$64K - $82K/yr

CWA permitting; NEPA documentation; and agency coordination. This position offers opportunities for ... * Assist with the preparation of Registration Statements for CWA 402 permits to commence land ...

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Permitting Assistant information

What is a permitting assistant?

Permitting Assistants are professionals who support the permitting process for construction, environmental, or business projects. They help prepare and submit permit applications, track approvals, and ensure that all necessary documentation is accurate and complete. Permitting Assistants often coordinate with government agencies, clients, and project managers to ensure compliance with regulations and timely permit issuance. Their work is essential for keeping projects on schedule and avoiding legal or regulatory issues.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a permitting assistant?

To thrive as a Permitting Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with permitting processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with document management systems, permitting software, and office productivity tools like Microsoft Office is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively coordinate with various stakeholders and manage multiple applications. These skills are crucial for ensuring permits are processed accurately and efficiently, minimizing delays and maintaining compliance with regulations.

What are common challenges faced by permitting assistants, and how can they be managed?

Permitting Assistants often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing tight deadlines, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders including government agencies, contractors, and project managers. To manage these effectively, strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, as is maintaining clear communication with all parties involved. Utilizing project management tools and staying updated on local, state, and federal permitting processes can also help streamline workflows and prevent delays.

What is the difference between Permitting Assistant vs Permit Technician?

AspectPermitting AssistantPermit Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require certificationsHigh school diploma; certifications like ICC or state-specific licenses are common
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, supporting permit processesOffice and fieldwork, processing permits and inspections
Employer & IndustryMunicipalities, construction firms, engineering firmsGovernment agencies, construction companies, engineering firms

Permitting Assistants typically support permit processing and document management, often in an office setting, while Permit Technicians handle permit issuance, inspections, and compliance tasks. Both roles require similar credentials and are used in similar industries, but Permit Technicians usually have more direct interaction with permits and fieldwork.

What are the most commonly searched types of Permitting jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Permitting jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Permitting Assistant jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Permitting Assistant job openings:

Managing Consultant, Air Quality Compliance and Permitting (Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical Sector Fo

Ramboll

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Company Description
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.
Job Description
Location: Arlington, VA is preferred, other US locations will be considered.
Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference - for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?
If this sounds interesting and relevant to you, and you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Environment and Health department and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
As our new Air Quality Managing Consultant, you will be part of Ramboll's Air Sciences Group, which is part of Ramboll's Environment & Health Division. This group consists of people who are passionate about air quality and assist Ramboll's clients with their most challenging problems. The Air Sciences Group consults with clients across various industries and geographies on a range of topics, including but not limited to air permitting, emissions estimation, regulatory enforcement matters and compliance, air dispersion modeling, human health risk assessment, climate change, climate action planning, climate adaptation/resiliency, sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience supporting these topics within the Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical sectors.
The successful candidate will have experience managing consulting assignments, must work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, is expected to be proficient in the analysis and communication of information, and must be able to work cooperatively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide decision-making. They are expected to be proficient in all facets of project management. They must demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing Consultant and Senior Consultant level staff and to collaborating with colleagues throughout the Practice.
Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing air quality permit applications
  • Conducting air permitting/compliance regulatory reviews
  • Managing projects and serving as the technical lead overseeing and training Consultant and Senior Consultant level staff on complex projects
  • Managing client relationships and the development of deliverables to meet client needs in an efficient manner
  • Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting, compiling, and drafting regulatory applicability determinations, and communicating findings, to co-workers, clients, and regulatory agencies
  • Conducting site visits
  • Maintaining regular contact with clients and developing proposals for environmental compliance related work
  • Responsible for the preparation of plans, reports, permit applications and other project documents; lead technical evaluations of data commensurate with experience
  • Manage the technical, schedule and budgetary elements of projects

Your new team
As part of the team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients' problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. And you will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job tasks.
About you
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.
These include:
  • 7+ years of related experience, largely in air quality permitting and compliance, with a focus in the chemical and/or pharmaceutical sector
  • History managing consulting assignments in a consulting environment
  • B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred. B.S. or M.S. in a related field, such as Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or other relevant science / engineering discipline, are also preferred degrees for a candidate with direct working experience in the Chemical or Pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Ability to externally manage client and regulatory agency relationships and internally manage staff and competing project priorities
  • Ability to train and utilize junior consulting staff, and experience leading a team on projects.

What we can offer you
• Interesting and diverse projects
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Appreciation for the unique person you are
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
Salary Transparency
At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $158,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.
Work at the heart of sustainable change
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can grow and realize their full potential.
Where People Flourish
Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a brief cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!
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