Environmental Compliance - Natural Resources Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Daft-McCune-Walker, Inc. (DMW) is excited to welcome a talented Natural Resources Specialist with at least 5 years of experience to our Towson, MD team.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping high-quality projects by ensuring compliance with environmental laws and helping to guide clients through complex regulatory processes. We’re looking for someone who is not only proficient in federal, state, and local environmental regulations but also passionate about balancing development with environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate thrives in both independent work and collaborative team settings, bringing strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

At DMW, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects that serve both public and private clients, while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Compensation :

$45,000 - $65,000 annually

Responsibilities :

Primary duties include :

• Coordinating environmental compliance for land development and related projects.
• Performing field investigations to evaluate the presence, absence, and extent of regulated water resources, forests, and other natural features, on various sites with the expressed purpose of determining how these features may affect the development potential of those properties.
• Performing nontidal wetland and stream delineations, forest stand delineations, natural resources inventories, and possessing a strong understanding of wetland and forest ecology and how natural systems work.
• Prepare reforestation plans, wetland mitigation plans, and stream restoration plans.
• Applying for and seeking regulatory approvals for field delineations and adjusting wetland delineations as necessary to obtain approval. Conduct negotiations to obtain approval of impacts to regulated natural resources.

A background in biological or physical sciences with an understanding of geology, soils, plants / plant identification, hydrology, and conservation practices is required.

Qualifications :

About Company

We design communities where people live, work, and play for clients. DMW is an industry-leading land development consulting firm. We are comprised of a diverse team of land planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, surveyors, zoning experts, and environmental professionals. We know that your compensation is not the only consideration when investing your time and talent at work. You are unique in every way.

DMW offers benefits, competitive pay, along a flexible work schedule. We offer paid time off; Two options for medical coverage, dental insurance, health spending or reimbursement accounts; 401(k) Retirement Benefits; Accident & Disability Insurance; Performance Bonus Plan; Tuition Reimbursement & education assistance; Professional Registration; and Company functions. All resumes will be kept in the strictest confidence.

DMW is an equal-opportunity employer.