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Cologix

Environmental Generalist

Columbus, OH · Remote

Participate in internal audits and management reviews Air Quality and Permitting: * Assist in obtaining and maintaining air permits, including tracking emission sources and permit conditions.

Stimulus Technologies

Permitting Manager

Henderson, NV · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

... Assist in establishing pricing and budgets for permitting costs. • Establish KPIs and metrics for all permitting types across each project. In-Process Permitting • Lead all communication with ...

CP Engineers

Municipal/Civil Project Engineer

Sparta, NJ · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Permitting: Assist in preparing permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory approvals, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Site Assessments: Perform site inspections ...

Dycom Industries, Inc.

Specialist Permitting

Aurora, OR · On-site

Research and analyze permitting trends and regulatory changes affecting the industry. * Assist in responding to permit-related inquiries from government agencies or stakeholders. * Support audits and ...

Brock Built

Permitting Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

The Permitting Technician supports the pre-construction process by tracking permit applications ... Maintain and update MBE tracking reports and assist with quarterly and annual rebate reporting

CP Engineers

Municipal/Civil Project Engineer

Sparta, NJ · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Permitting: Assist in preparing permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory approvals, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Site Assessments: Perform site inspections ...

TELAID INDUSTRIES INC

Permitting Specialist

Niantic, CT · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Permitting Specialist FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt Telaid is a provider of technology deployments ... Go-getter looking for ways to assist team members and improve workflow in department. * Attention ...

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How much do permitting assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for permitting assistant in the United States is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Permitting Assistant, and why are they important?

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 some common challenges faced by Permitting Assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

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 are Permitting Assistants?

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 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.

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Environmental Permitting Specialist

Environmental Permitting Specialist

Anchor QEA

Portland, OR • On-site

$101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Title: Environmental Permitting Specialist
Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Full-time
What's the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental Planner / Permitting Specialist to support the acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals for waterfront construction and redevelopment, dredging, and natural area restoration projects primarily located in Washington and Oregon. 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; help to develop public involvement and stakeholder engagement plans and strategies; and complete quality control review of work products. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Preparing federal, state, and local regulatory permit applications and supporting documents for projects primarily located in Washington and/or Oregon
  • Reviewing relevant regulatory codes and preparing shorelines and critical areas studies, natural and built environment documentation, Growth Management Act documentation, Shoreline Management Act documentation, and technical discipline reports and studies potentially including documentation to support environmental reviews under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • Responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on permit applications or other environmental documentation
  • Participating in client meetings, public meetings, stakeholder work groups, fieldwork, or site visits with any travel being predominantly local

What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy)
  • Minimum of five years relevant experience, preferably in consulting
  • Background in environmental regulations with experience in ecological research or land use analysis
  • Understanding of the permitting processes in Washington and/or Oregon
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independently
  • Ability to excel in a fast paced, client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
  • Strong professional written and verbal communications skills

What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees' reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
  • Salary Range: $ 89,610 - $101,000
  • Annual Bonus
  • Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
  • Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
  • Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
  • Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
  • Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

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