Regulatory Analyst

WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Regulatory Analyst to support field assessments for aquatic and natural resources projects located primarily in Southern California. This position requires completing aquatic resource delineations, identifying protected plant species, summarizing field-collected data, compiling reports, processing regulatory permit applications, and interacting with federal and state agencies for permit approvals.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regulatory Analyst would assist with day-to-day projects and coordinate with team members.
The Regulatory Analyst would be part of a team that provides regulatory support for a variety of projects associated with land development, flood control, restoration, transportation, public utility, power generation and transmission, water resource, and other infrastructure projects.
The Regulatory Analyst would work with other professionals, which may include engineers, environmental analysts, environmental planners, geographic information systems (GIS) analysts, landscape architects, and hydrologists.
The successful candidate would conduct field work, prepare technical studies (primarily Delineations of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters), prepare and process regulatory permit applications with regulatory agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board(s), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Coastal Commission and coordinate with responsible stakeholders.
Fieldwork, averaging 2-3 days a week, would be required and is typically performed within a two-hour drive from the office location.
Environmental analysis and report writing support to other planning department groups is also anticipated.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4 Year Degree in relevant field of study.
1-4 years of experience conducting field delineations and regulatory permit processing
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism
Excellent written and oral communication skills
General knowledge of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineations Manual and appropriate regional supplements
Desired skills for daily tasks include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficient technical writing ability, excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
General knowledge of biology, botany, fluvial geomorphology, and hydric soils is the southern California region.
Must able to travel and perform in different weather conditions and moderately difficult terrain while meeting set project schedules and budgets.
General knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or CRAM Trained Practitioner preferred, but not mandatory

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.