Environmental Planning and Permitting Project Manager

Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated mid-to-senior Project Manager. This individual will serve as an experienced environmental permit planning, compliance, and restoration leader for projects largely based in the Sacramento/Delta region. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the regulatory context of Delta restoration and levee rehabilitation work as well as the evolving landscape of environmental regulations (e.g., new candidate/listed species, compensatory mitigation requirements, etc.). This is a hybrid position based out of our Sacramento or Berkeley office with occasional overnight travel to field sites throughout the Delta. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, exempt position. 

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as Project Manager for multiple environmental planning and permitting projects. 

• Manage levee repair, rehabilitation, and multi-benefit restoration projects (e.g., flooding islands to create large areas of tidally influenced fish habitat, often large-scale and relatively complex). 

• Lead regulatory permit acquisition, including procurement of 401 Water Quality Certifications/WDRs, 404 USACE permits, and CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, as well as overseeing CEQA, NEPA, and ESA compliance, including other potential Cutting the Green Tape environmental permitting pathways. 

• Provide environmental compliance and monitoring support in partnerships with the client, stakeholders, and agencies. 

• Represent Stillwater in project team meetings and public forums on technical and resource management issues. 

• Instruct and oversee staff to complete high-quality field efforts and analyses and provide mentorship and guidance on preparation of regulatory documents. 

• Provide final technical/editorial review of deliverables. 

• Prepare scopes of work and budgets for new opportunities. 

Required Skills: 

• Demonstrated excellence with writing and verbal communications. 

• Experience preparing complex regulatory compliance documents and developing permitting strategies for local, state, and federal permits. 

• Proven ability to work well with collaborative project teams, regulatory agencies, and diverse stakeholders. 

Qualifications:  

• BS, MS, or PhD in Environmental Policy, Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Terrestrial Ecology, or related field, with 8+ years of experience in the environmental field. 

• Willingness to periodically travel and work long hours in the field or office to meet project needs. 

• Be able to travel efficiently between office locations and possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Possess Valid work authorization to work in the United States. 
• Physical capacity requirements: with reasonable accommodation, candidates should be able to lift or carry equipment; walk on uneven terrain; climb, bend, or kneel; and safely work outdoors in varying conditions. Candidates should be able to sit or stand for extended periods. 

Compensation and Job Details: 

• This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, exempt position based out of our Sacramento or Berkeley office, with preference for our Sacramento office.

• For this position, we anticipate the range to be $81,016-$104,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

• Pay within this range is determined in good faith and based on a combination of factors, which may include relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance expectations, shift and travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. For candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience, Stillwater typically targets pay near the midpoint of the range, recognizing that individual placement may vary.  

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees, which includes paid time off; health, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid family leave; paid professional development; a 401(k) with employer match; and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (upon meeting eligibility requirements). Stillwater covers 100% of employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance premiums and 40% of dependent premiums. 

• Occasional out-of-town work required (field work, meetings, and conferences). 

• This is a hybrid position (3 days/week in-office) based out of our Sacramento or Berkeley, California office, with frequent travel to field sites throughout the Sacramento Delta region. 
  

Application Details: 

• Please provide a one-page resume, one-page cover letter, and a writing sample. Only applications with the requested materials will be considered.  

• We request that you do not use AI tools in preparing your written submissions. We do not use AI screening for applicants.  

• Applications must be submitted through the company’s official Application Tracking System, BambooHR- linked here. We prioritize a secure and transparent hiring experience. Our recruiting team reaches out only through verified company communication channels, such as official email domains and authenticated LinkedIn profiles. All members of our recruiting staff are listed on our website so you can easily confirm with whom you’re speaking. At no point in the hiring process will we request payment, personal financial details, or other sensitive information. If you ever have concerns about the legitimacy of an interaction, you can contact our team directly at recruiting@stillwatersci.com for verification. 

• The position will remain open until filled.  

• We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@stillwatersci.com.  

About Stillwater Sciences 

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 130 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. 
 

Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@stillwatersci.com.