Environmental Specialist III

Role Summary
The Environmental Specialist III is responsible for providing technical expertise and oversight in NEPA processes, water, cultural resources, and natural resource permitting. This role involves managing moderate-complexity projects and programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing environmental policies and procedures. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and proactive management of permits and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation.
• Interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure project adherence.
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and prepares necessary regulatory documentation.
• Leads or supports project planning activities including scheduling, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, and approvals, maintaining accurate schedules.
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations.
• Monitors regulatory changes and evaluates their impact on project timelines and costs.
• Coordinates construction-phase compliance requirements and tracks implementation to closure.
• Develops and implements improvements in environmental management systems, liaising with regulatory agencies and preparing reports for stakeholders.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and training to team members on environmental compliance and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years’ environmental experience.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large projects with tight deadlines.
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into 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 in identifying and resolving permitting challenges.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.