This role will support permitting strategy execution, manage schedules and documentation, monitor compliance with permit conditions, and coordinate with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to support timely approvals and regulatory reporting. PURPOSE Our client is looking for a Permit Facilitator – Air Emission & Waste Management to ensure that environmental permits are obtained and maintained in compliance with applicable regulations during construction and operations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tennessee
Website
https://www.ascendancyrecruiting.com
Description
PURPOSE
Our client is looking for a Permit Facilitator – Air Emission & Waste Management to ensure that environmental permits are obtained and maintained in compliance with applicable regulations during construction and operations. This role will support permitting strategy execution, manage schedules and documentation, monitor compliance with permit conditions, and coordinate with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to support timely approvals and regulatory reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Permit Acquisition & Compliance
Support development and execution of permitting strategies for required local, state, and federal permits
Develop and maintain permitting schedules, tracking submission deadlines and approval milestones
Identify critical path permits, flag risks, and coordinate mitigation with stakeholders
Collect and manage technical data and documentation for permit applications
Monitor compliance with permit conditions and prepare required regulatory reports and filings
Provide regular permitting status updates to project leadership
External Communication
Serve as primary liaison with regulatory authorities (e.g., TDEC)
Coordinate meetings, hearings, and responses to regulatory inquiries
Monitor regulatory and policy developments impacting permitting and compliance
Represent the project in public and community engagement settings
Consultant Management
Manage external permitting consultants and oversee application preparation
Review permit documents for regulatory compliance
Coordinate communication between internal teams and consultants
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related degree
10+ years of relevant experience
Bilingual English/Korean preferred
Experience with industrial permitting, Tennessee regulations, and programs such as CGP, NPDES, Fast-41, and NEPA
Strong communication skills and experience with regulatory agencies
Expertise in air quality permitting and environmental compliance
*This position is open only to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. At this time, the company does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants who do not meet this criteria will not be considered.