Environmental Specialist II

Job Summary

KLJ is seeking an early to mid-level Environmental Specialist to support a variety of environmental projects across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, municipal, state and federal agencies, and tribal organizations. This role involves a combination of fieldwork, data collection, technical reporting, and environmental permitting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to grow within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field surveys and site assessments in support of project needs
• Aid with project scoping and development of environmental work plans
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and environmental deliverables
• Support environmental permitting efforts at the local, state, and federal levels
• Collect and document field data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements
• Cook up with internal teams and external clients to support project execution
• Utilize GPS equipment and GIS software for data collection and mapping
• Aid with environmental sampling activities, including soil, groundwater, and surface water, as needed
• Support spill remediation projects as workload demands
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of relevant environmental experience (internship experience considered)
• Basic understanding of environmental fieldwork and data collection methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork in varying conditions
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wetland delineations, land reclamation, and/or ecological surveys (botanical, wildlife, threatened and endangered species)
• Knowledge of plant and wildlife identification specific to New Mexico and/or Texas
• Familiarity with New Mexico and Texas environmental regulations and regulatory agencies
• Experience using GPS units and GIS software
• Experience writing technical reports and working with environmental data
• Understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Experience collecting environmental samples in accordance with standard protocols

Pay

The salary for this position is expected to range between $56,000 - $80,000. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Benefits

We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally.