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The Challenge
We are looking for an entry level Environmental Specialist to join our Division 13 Environmental team.
In this role, you will:
- Ensure appropriate compliance with federal/state environmental laws and regulations in transportation studies.
- Ensure adherence to avoidance and minimization guidelines.
- Ensure mitigation is provided for unavoidable impacts, and necessary environmental permits are applied for, received and complied with during project construction.
- Serve as our Division’s point of contact with state/federal agencies for all Division projects on topics related to jurisdictional determination, NEPA/SEPA requirements, permitting, and environmental compliance.
- Conduct field inspections, schedule meetings with appropriate staff, and coordinate/oversee private consulting firms.
- Review staff recommendations affecting expenditures on critical highway projects.
What You Bring
- Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state/federal environmental regulations affecting construction work, including NC Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete reviews of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and environmental documentation as required by state/federal laws.
- Experience conducting natural resource field evaluations, including stream and wetland delineations and threatened/endangered species surveys.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and direct environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgement.
- Experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies.
- Knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental science relating to transportation planning and environmental assessment.
- Knowledge of wetland systems, biological communities, and the relationship of highways and highway development to streams and wildlife.
- Knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys.
- Ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and apply critical thinking to complex environmental issues.
- Solid communication skills.
- Computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel, plus familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, and use of handheld GPS data loggers.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Jennifer Lewis at (828) 250-3004.
