Description

The Environmental Specialist II will lead environmental studies, including wetland delineation, habitat assessments, preparation of NEPA documentation and permit applications. Support technical engineering projects in NJ and NY by leading environmental document preparation and applications for State (NJDEP – required; NYSDOT/NYSDEC - desirable) and Federal permitting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will also prepare applications for state agencies (NJ experience required, NY preferred) and federal permitting for transportation projects. You will leverage knowledge of NEPA regulations and the tenets of other environmental laws, rules and regulations to prepare technical reports and develop project proposal scopes and costs. You will use GIS software to prepare map products and represent the Environmental Group at public meetings for complex transportation related projects.

Environmental Specialists are an integral part of the team and work closely with planners and engineers through project scoping, design, construction and beyond. They provide technical guidance to junior environmental staff and assist and/or lead in proposal development, which includes developing environmental scopes, schedules and budgets.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology or a related field
8 - 10+ years of related experience
Conduct environmental analyses for NEPA documents
Knowledge of NEPA regulations and the tenets of other environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
Experience with transportation and non-transportation infrastructure and development project (e.g. highways, facilities, freight rail, transit, DOD, DOI, energy, land management) for private sector clients and public agencies is desirable.
Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Professional in Training Certification is a plus.
Bat survey experience a plus.
Demonstrate personal commitment to accuracy, quality and relationship building with a wide variety of people.
Must have excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
Must be proficient with Esri, ArcGIS software as well as Microsoft Office. MicroStation or AutoCAD proficiency is a plus.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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Environmental Specialist II