Description Senior Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager Location: Bay Area/Sacramento, CA or Northern CA We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a varied team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF ( www.icf.com ) and consider applying to join our team. ICF is seeking an experienced Regulatory Specialist with project management and consulting experience to play a key role in our growing utility business in Northern California. The ideal candidate will have utility (energy, broadband fiber, water infrastructure) project and client management experience with technical expertise in regulatory compliance strategy development, and local, state and federal permit acquisition. Experience in the field of biological sciences is a plus. **Description** The primary duty of this role is to lead the development and implementation of environmental and regulatory strategies, permit compliance documents, and permit procurement for utility projects in Northern California. This person will also consult directly with environmental and local government regulatory agencies on behalf of clients, as well as interface with utility and infrastructure client teams, project engineers, and construction planning contractors, to support environmental compliance and construction implementation activities for design/build projects. A strong working knowledge of environmental compliance processes and experience working directly with public and private sector clients such as broadband fiber, subsea cable, and energy developers and providers is preferred. At a minimum, the position requires experience preparing environmental or local development related permit applications, drafting technical reports and deliverables, managing, and tracking multiple projects concurrently, and working effectively with internal technical teams, regulatory agencies, and clients. You will lead business development activities and then manage these projects with support from a team to successful completion. You will assist in growing ICF’s Northern California utility program environmental services and manage client relationships. **Key Responsibilities:** + Serve as a project manager or task manager as appropriate for environmental compliance for utility projects, overseeing the preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, forms, and other work products. Includes contract and financial management tasks. + Oversee, participate (in biological surveys if you have the expertise required), and manage biological and cultural field teams and subconsultants as necessary. + Conduct research; write proficiently; and manage multiple project schedules with competing deadlines and budget constraints. + Build relationships with clients and substantially contribute to business development throughout Northern California and Pacific Northwest. Support business development activities including proposal preparation, interview participation, and strategic business planning. + Manage and author deliverables. + Be a collaborative member of an integrated project team of engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders. + Clearly communicate timelines and gather data from individuals across multiple lines of business and departments and follow up, as necessary. + Professionally manage relations and expectations with clients while identifying new opportunities for business development. + Participate in regular team meetings with the potential for occasional travel to client offices and remote project sites. + A desire to lead internal teams of staff and subconsultants to exceed client expectations in an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and clear communication in a fast-paced setting with competing demands. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, biology, environmental planning or related field. + 8+ years of environmental planning and/or professional-related experience in a consulting or team-based environment. **Professional Skills** + In-depth working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations and experience in helping utility clients in Northern California with environmental permitting and compliance. + Experience obtaining environmental permits and reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, and hydrology. + Project management experience working within a private consulting firm including the ability to take and give directions, stay organized, and manage time effectively. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing with internal staff, external clients, members of the public, and agencies such as CPUC, CSLC, CVFPB, USACE, CDFW, CEC, Caltrans, BLM, USFS. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Possess analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. + Proven success in working well independently and operating collaboratively on a team to resolve challenges in a neutral fashion. \#eandp **Working at ICF** ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about  workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. **Candidate AI Usage Policy** At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   **Pay Range** - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $107,469.00 - $182,697.00 Sacramento, CA (CA82)