Environmental Field Lead

About the role

Garver is seeking an Environmental Field Lead to provide assistance with field data collection, preparation of environmental studies, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for various infrastructure projects across multiple business lines in the Oklahoma City metro area. This position offers the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver’s projects by being involved in a variety of project types with diverse clients, working collaboratively with internal project teams, and expanding services through high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Natural Resources field teams on various projects, including water resources and threatened & endangered (T&E) species-related field efforts in Oklahoma and potentially surrounding states.
• Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under NEPA.
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and NEPA documents.
• Prepare regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with environmental laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to planning or environmental sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required, or 2 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Experience with planning and/or project development under NEPA, particularly with regards to transportation projects.
• Wetland and Stream delineation certification from an accredited source (40-hour course).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on a collaborative team, both internally and externally, in both leadership and support roles.
• Proficiency in technical writing.

Preferred Skills

• Established knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than one week).

Benefits

• Company-paid professional memberships.
• Company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities.
• Highly competitive salary packages.
• Attractive benefits.
• Comprehensive wellness program.

Garver is an employee-owned firm providing tools, resources, and an environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects while fostering work-life balance.