Natural Resources Environmental Specialist

JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
• Affirms 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

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of Natural Resources environmental experience
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and 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