Natural Resources Environmental Specialist

About the role

You will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require specialized expertise in NEPA processes, Waters of the U.S., cultural resources, and the Endangered Species Act.

Responsibilities

• Maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
• Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
• Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
• 5 to 10 years of Natural Resources environmental experience
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges
• Regular and reliable attendance