Northwest - Environmental Specialist 1 - Heavy Civil

Description

• Review project documents to identify and communicate environmental risks to the project team.
• Inspect and manage onsite stormwater management plans
• Review and develop environmental plans to address the following:
• Balance hands-on/field (project site) work and office work to ensure compliance with environmental permits
• Identify permit requirements of a project on a federal, state, and local level, and work in an electronic database to track these permits.
• Manage environmental subconsultant budget and schedules.
• Effectively support and execute incident management processes when necessary
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Review documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and Section 404/401 of the Clean Water Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Forecast, track and communicate environmental costs.

Requirements

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and develop across multiple facets of environmental compliance
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Must have a valid, active Driver's License
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of State(s) and Federal environmental regulations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance