Regulatory Specialist II - Ecological Restoration at Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RES is looking for a Regulatory Specialist II to join our team. </strong>As a Regulatory Specialist II at RES, you will play an essential role in supporting permitting,&nbsp;field documentation, and regulatory strategy for environmental restoration projects. You’ll&nbsp;collaborate with project managers, scientists, and agency partners to ensure that permit&nbsp;documents, monitoring reports, and regulatory deliverables are timely, accurate, and aligned with federal, state, and local requirements.&nbsp; You will help resolve compliance questions and solve regulatory issues to ensure restoration project delivery. This position is ideal for someone with 2+ years of applied experience and a growing interest in the intersection of ecological science, environmental regulation, and applied restoration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why You’ll Love This Job:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You’ll contribute to projects that restore land and water. </strong>From wetlands to stream banks, your work will directly support ecological restoration and mitigation efforts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You’ll build your regulatory knowledge and leadership. </strong>You’ll gain exposure permitting processes and take the lead on drafting documents and coordinating with agencies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You’ll learn across disciplines. </strong>From design to ecology to construction, you’ll work with a cross-functional team that values both rigor and real-world outcomes to inform permitting compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You’ll have opportunities to grow. </strong>This role offers a path toward senior-level regulatory strategy, agency engagement, and team leadership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A Day in the Life:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Your day might begin with reviewing a permit draft or QA/QC-ing field data collected by the project team. You’ll work closely with project scientists to compile monitoring reports, support permit applications, and summarize agency guidelines or credit release schedules. You may help&nbsp;prepare for a field visit or regulatory meeting, or even lead a site evaluation to identify potential&nbsp;permitting risks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll translate complex scientific and design data into regulatory-ready documents, participate&nbsp;in calls with agency staff, and work with senior staff to interpret project plans and sampling protocols. Throughout the week, you’ll balance writing, analysis, coordination, and an occasional site visit, all supporting restoration projects that deliver real environmental outcomes.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, geology, biology, or a related natural or physical science field</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2+ years of relevant environmental permitting or regulatory experience (or 1+ year with an advanced degree)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting or drafting permit documents and reports (e.g., 404/401, NWP/IPESA, CESA, LSAA 1600, NPDES, BCDC major permits etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in field data collection and sampling protocols</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to read and interpret maps, design plans, technical and financial documentation</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What will make you stand out:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced degree in a relevant field</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Additional professional certifications (e.g., ArcGIS, drone pilot, RTE species survey, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated consultation experience with California state or federal resource agencies</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You Will Thrive in This Role If You:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enjoy translating science and design into regulatory strategy</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are comfortable working across field, office, and agency settings</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing your own workload</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal and external stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Like being part of collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams that solve problems together</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What will make you stand out:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3230" data-end="3244"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced degree in a relevant field</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3230" data-end="3244"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Additional professional certifications (e.g., ArcGIS, drone pilot, RTE species survey, etc.)&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="" data-start="3646" data-end="3690"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="3650" data-end="3690">You Will Thrive in This Role If You:</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3694" data-end="3757"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enjoy translating science and design into regulatory strategy</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3760" data-end="3827"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are comfortable working across field, office, and agency settings</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3830" data-end="3906"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing your own workload</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3909" data-end="3989"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Like being part of collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams that solve problems together</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">California Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$71,500</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$84,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>