Senior Natural Resources Specialist / Team Leader Tampa, FL

Senior Natural Resources Specialist / Team Leader Tampa, FL

Halff has an immediate opening for a Senior Natural Resources Specialist / Team Leader in our Tampa, Florida office. This leadership role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical expertise in environmental permitting and a passion for developing teams, managing clients, and driving project success.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), threatened and endangered species surveys and consultation, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. This position offers a significant opportunity for career advancement, leadership growth, and potential ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

In this role, you will serve as both a technical expert and team leader, responsible for delivering high-quality projects while guiding the growth and performance of a natural resources team.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead and oversee the preparation and delivery of environmental permits and documentation, including Section 404, ERP, and NEPA efforts
• Provide technical guidance and quality control to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Halff QA/QC standards
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders to successfully advance projects

Team Leadership & Operations

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of natural resources professionals, fostering engagement and professional growth
• Oversee team workload, staffing, and resource allocation to meet project and operational goals
• Lead regular team coordination efforts, including production meetings and performance feedback
• Ensure team performance aligns with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations

Financial & Project Management

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget
• Oversee subconsultants and internal resources to maintain efficient project execution
• Participate in contract review, coordination, and execution with an understanding of business risk and project planning

Client & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
• Support and lead business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and marketing strategies
• Collaborate with operations leadership to grow Halff's natural resources practice in the Tampa Bay region

What you will need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, natural resources management, or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• A minimum of 15-20 years of experience in collection and preparation of information as it pertains to the local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and delivering complex environmental efforts
• Strong knowledge of natural resources permitting in Florida, including federal, state, and local regulations
• Strong knowledge of relevant aspects of transportation, water resources, and land development projects
• Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with the public
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, CADD and/or GPS technology
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Company Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed and purposed for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.