Environmental Specialist II – Southwest Region

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on environmental factors identified during project evaluations to assess environmental issues and necessary mitigation measures.

• Collaborate with federal and state agencies to secure environmental permitting approvals for construction projects.

• Assist with state and local land use and environmental permitting processes, including conditional/special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility.

• Provide support for project compliance or fieldwork activities.

• Oversee budgets and project milestones.

• Aid in the development of proposals or scopes of work.

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

• Prepare and submit environmental reports and documentation to federal, state, and local agencies for clients in the broadband and telecommunications sectors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or related fields; or 30 credit hours in Biology coupled with relevant field experience is required.

• 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, including the capability to draft agency correspondence, environmental and cultural resource reports, and project documentation.

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

• Preferred experience with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

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

• Preferred experience in coordinating with State Historic Preservation Offices (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 assistance.

• Continuous professional development and educational opportunities.