Position: Senior Environmental Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH
We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented problem solver to join our dynamic environmental science team. As a key member of our group, you will collaborate with our seasoned Project Managers, Geologists, Ecologists, and Environmental Specialists to assess natural resources and document potential environmental impacts on a wide array of infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will align with our vision of harmonizing the built environment with natural resources by finding practical solutions while upholding our high standards of excellence in a fast-paced and growing practice.
General Duties:
- Prepare environmental documentation in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
- Conduct wetland and waterway delineations and assessments, and prepare delineation reports and waterway permits.
- Additional responsibilities may include developing wetland and/or stream mitigation plans, performing mitigation site monitoring, conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, and providing general environmental consulting services.
Technical Duties:
- Perform field data collection for environmental investigations and natural resource surveys.
- Collect and compile environmental data from soil, water, and other materials for analysis.
- Gather and compile geographic information for project sites, including the use of GPS instruments.
- Create maps depicting environmental data collected and develop project-specific maps using GIS software.
- Analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess impacts on the natural and human environment, and propose strategies to avoid, minimize, or mitigate these impacts.
- Develop plans, technical reports, and permit applications to document environmental impacts.
- Coordinate regularly with government agencies to identify natural and socio-economic resources potentially affected by projects.
- Stay updated and proficient with environmental regulations relevant to transportation and civil works projects.
- Assist in planning and executing public participation and outreach initiatives for projects.
Client Coordination:
- Maintain strong relationships with clients to address project questions related to scope, environmental procedures, and scheduling.
- Help identify new opportunities with existing and potential clients.
- Support business development efforts.
Quality Assurance:
- Adhere to Company and Department Quality Assurance and Quality Control guidelines to ensure all work products meet the highest professional standards.
- Review interim drafts and final reports, mapping, plans, and computations for completeness and accuracy before submission to the Project Manager.
- Review work performed by other departments and/or sub-consultants as directed by the Project Manager to ensure satisfactory performance.
- Respond promptly to regulatory agency comments and issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in a consulting or regulatory environment within the environmental science field.
- Ability to work effectively and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment.
- Capability to work in varying conditions, including uneven terrain and remote sites.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Experience with ARC GIS is preferred.
