Olsson
Environmental
NEPAandEnvironmentalPermittingSpecialist
“NEPA and Environmental Permitting Specialist at Olsson. Skills: Environmental Permitting, NEPA, Regulatory Compliance, Natural Resource Evaluations. Lead natural resource evaluations. Lead permitting efforts”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws; Empower clients to achieve project goals while protecting our natural resources; Ensure successful project delivery; Meet deadlines
Industry & Context.
Solutions-oriented focus; Approaching challenges with curiosity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or a related field, Minimum of 5 years of experience in NEPA, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance, Hands-on experience in interpreting site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and various mapping resources, Self-direction and dependability, with follow-through on deadlines and deliverables, Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation, Aptitude for approaching challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented focus
Nice to Have
experience with local, state, and federal permitting agencies, NEPA planning and compliance, understanding of key environmental programs, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act - Section 404/10, wetlands and natural resource field investigations, federal land special use permits (SF299), local and state regulations, USFWS Endangered Species Act consultation
What You'll Do.
Lead natural resource evaluations
Lead permitting efforts
Develop strategies for complex projects
Coordinate fieldwork and reporting
Provide technical guidance
Engage with clients and stakeholders
Prepare scope and fee packages
Prepare technical reports
Lead permitting efforts at federal
Provide technical oversight
Interpret regulations
Identify strategic permitting pathways
Coordinate permit applications
Coordinate project tasks
Manage projects and teams
Ensure effective communication
Provide day-to-day oversight
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working collaboratively with others; Ability to contribute and work well on a team; Engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors; Establishing and nurturing relationships with professional networks, clients, and jurisdictional authorities; Manage projects and teams, ensuring effective communication and day-to-day oversight
Communication Scope
Clearly communicating findings; Producing high-quality written deliverables; Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage budgets, Manage invoicing, Manage schedules, Manage projects, Manage teams, Ensure successful project delivery
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