NEPA Specialist (Transportation/FRA)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental and Permitting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts, including developing strategies for large, complex projects. Responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork and reporting, report writing, providing technical guidance to staff, and engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors. You will also manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts
• Develop required transportation NEPA documentation: Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement
• Interface with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, SHPO, USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance
• Congratulate a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate fieldwork and reporting
• Write reports
• Provide technical guidance to staff
• Engage proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules

Requirements

• Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies
• Focused experience in NEPA planning and compliance
• A strong understanding of key environmental programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Built and maintained strong relationships with professional networks, clients, and jurisdictional authorities
• Continuous learning to expand regulatory expertise
• Excelling in a dynamic environment

Skills

• Business acumen
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Exceptional ability to communicate across written and spoken mediums
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team

Benefits

The typical annual salary range for this role is $79,000 - $120,000 USD. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance-based bonus and merit increases.

Pay

The typical annual salary range for this role is $79,000 - $120,000 USD.

Schedule

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