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H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for a full-time permitting specialist or permitting manager. This position is based in Northern California and offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership in the firm. The anticipated base salary range for these positions is $83,500–$128,000 annually plus a generous benefit and bonus package. Actual job classification compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What it’s like to work with us

H. T. Harvey & Associates has a strong reputation for deep scientific and regulatory expertise and a high caliber of work. When joining the company, new employees become part of a well-respected team of ecologists and regulatory experts with unparalleled expertise with the region’s species, habitats, regulatory environment, and habitat plans. The successful candidate will provide permitting support to a range of projects and have the opportunity to work closely with principals across our firm. This position is remote-hybrid to be conducted during regular business hours. While in-office work is not required on a regular basis, occasional visits to one of our California offices and client sites will be part of this position.

What are some of the types of projects and habitats that our permitting work supports?

• Complex ecological restoration projects along the San Francisco Bay shoreline and throughout the region
• Open space, park, trail, and campus habitat planning 
• Solar, on-shore wind, and offshore wind renewable energy projects
• The next generation of California’s transportation infrastructure

Competencies, skills, and experience

We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their knowledge and collaborating with experts throughout the company. We seek team members with the following:

• A bachelor’s degree combined with sufficient directly relevant experience (advanced degree preferred) 
• Understanding of California and federal regulatory agency wetland regulations and policies  
• California and federal regulatory agency permitting experience as a consultant or within a state or federal agency
• Extraordinarily organized
• Driven to proactively meet deadlines efficiently
• Precise technical writing ability 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

To be considered for the permitting manager position, the candidate would have:

• Demonstrated permitting and project management experience
• Familiar with construction plans and how they relate to project descriptions
• Demonstrated history of work on multiple complex projects with a range partners, including environmental planners, engineers, and other consultants 
• A track record of communicating effectively with regulatory agencies

How to apply

To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please share one of the challenges you encountered working on a permitting project (non-confidential of course!) or anything else you’d like to share that isn’t obvious from your resume.

Ultimately, we’ll ask for references and potentially a work sample and academic transcripts, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later. 

Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file.

Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture

We strive to support employees' career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Project managers and other senior staff are part of a robust managerial bonus program.

Health insurance 

H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time.  

Retirement benefits 

We offer a 401(k) plan with a 33% employer match. The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options.  

Time off 

Employees accrue paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave time. Additionally, full-time employees receive 5 personal days and 10 company holidays annually, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service. 

Professional development 

In addition to having a core value of ongoing development of scientific and professional expertise, we support participation in external training and certification programs, attendance at conferences and workshops, and membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations. We also offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses.  

Flexible work arrangements 

We offer flexible schedule options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees.  

About H. T. Harvey & Associates  

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is proudly certified as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. We have been cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges for more than 54 years.  

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.