Environmental Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on environmental components identified during reviews to assess concerns and necessary mitigation measures.

• Collaborate with federal and state agencies to secure environmental permitting clearance for construction activities.

• Assist in state and local land use and environmental permitting efforts, which include conditional or special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility.

• Offer support for project compliance or fieldwork, including budget and milestone coordination, as well as proposal or scope-of-work development assistance.

• Facilitate survey activities between third-party consultants and federal agencies as needed.

• Aid in environmental permitting and compliance evaluations for broadband and telecommunications construction projects governed by NEPA and Section 7.

• Draft and submit environmental reports and documentation to federal, state, and local agencies for clients in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in biology, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field; or 30 credit hours in Biology combined with relevant field experience is necessary.

• 5 to 10 years of proven experience in environmental agency permitting.

• Familiarity with federal grant-related environmental regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Section 106 compliance.

• Experience collaborating with federal, state, and/or local agencies on environmental permitting or cultural resource issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create agency correspondence, environmental and cultural resource reports, and project documentation.

• Proficient in Google Earth, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Excel, and Word, with a capacity to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing requirements effectively.

• Preferred: Experience working with USACE, FERC, BLM, USFS, and/or USFWS.

• Preferred: Background in supporting telecommunications, fiber optic, or other linear infrastructure projects.

• Preferred: Experience coordinating with SHPOs, state archaeological agencies, municipalities, and other permitting authorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and travel support.

• Continuous professional development and educational opportunities.