We are seeking an entry-level Environmental and Permitting Analyst for gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects. This position will be in our Environmental Permitting and Compliance Group and based out of a client’s office in Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY. The position will mainly be officed based with occasional fieldwork. The ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated worker with a willingness to work both independently and on a team, learning as much as possible on a variety of gas and electric utility projects. The position will require someone who is willing to manage a variety of different tasks and projects simultaneously. Ideally, the candidate will have an environmental education and/or an environmental or permitting work background.

• Assist client environmental permitting managers and team with a variety of tasks.
• Provide administrative support, such as attending meetings, recording meeting minutes, developing PowerPoint presentations, researching regulations and codes, proofreading documents, etc.
• Assist with environmental permitting (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal, Article VII, Part 102, etc.).
• Assist with various environmental and permitting initiatives and SOPs.
• Organizational and multitasking skills are a must while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independently manage assignments and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team.
• Experience with environmental permitting a plus.
• Experience with gas or electric utility projects a plus.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering or related field of study.
• Willingness to learn as much as possible.
• Willingness to work on a variety of different projects.
• Good verbal and technical written communication skills are essential as well as time management skills.

Salary Range: $20 - $27 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events