Job Details

ID #2308815
Estado Virginia Occidental
Ciudad Eastern panhandle
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Virginia Occidental
Showed 2019-05-22
Fecha 2019-05-16
Fecha tope 2019-07-15
Categoría Ciencia/biotecnológicos
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Hiring - NEPA Practitioner/Environmental Permitting Specialist (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

Virginia Occidental, Eastern panhandle 00000 Eastern panhandle USA

Vacancy caducado!

About Insignia Environmental

Insignia Environmental (Insignia) is a growing environmental consulting company focused on the needs of energy and infrastructure clients. Our staff has a foundation in engineering, science, and real-world construction experience that translates into environmental documents and programs that represent the best in class for our clients and the environment. Insignia holds performance and responsiveness paramount while working with clients to meet their environmental needs, often on expedited timelines. We pride ourselves on knowing the latest environmental regulations, understanding the goals of our clients and regulatory agencies, and producing high-quality deliverables.

Why Join Us?

At Insignia, we work hard and take pride in the reputation of excellence that we have earned in our industry. The diversity of our projects ensures that employees are appropriately challenged and learning new things. We are looking for employees who strive to be the best in their field and enjoy exchanging knowledge in an interactive environment. Insignia also encourages and supports our employees in workshop and conference attendance to continue education in their fields.

Insignia offers a casual, enjoyable work environment and generous benefits, including a 401(k)-equivalent program, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Position Details

Insignia is looking for an experienced NEPA Practitioner/Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting with project management; plan and report writing; interacting with clients/regulators as directed; and managing the preparation of planning documents, environmental review documents, and permit applications while working in an interdisciplinary team environment. This position also supports management staff in marketing efforts, including the preparation of proposals.

Job Description

Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct multi-disciplined projects. Manage the preparation of environmental documents, such as biological resources (including wetland and special-status species), cultural resources, land use/management planning, air quality, and noise evaluations for preparing technical sections of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.

Manage the preparation of resource agency permit applications, including Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permit applications and state authorizations as required to facilitate the construction of projects as well as operation and maintenance activities.

Apply understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to determine the permitting strategy for projects.

Lead and supervise teams while coordinating various subconsultants.

Ensure work is conducted within the assigned constraints (i.e., budget and schedule) at the project and program levels.

Prepare scopes and costs for project proposals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental science or planning, or other related science.

Five or more years of experience in environmental consulting, with at least 2 years serving as a Project Manager.

Strong technical expertise in one or more aspects of environmental sciences, including environmental policy, NEPA, land use planning, or pertinent field biology (e.g., botany, wildlife, or wetland biology).

Demonstrated experience with leading teams of field scientists or previous supervisory experience.

Working knowledge of regulations pertaining to environmental protection, including NEPA, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act.

Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as confidence in dealing with clients, regulators, and team members.

Ability to exercise informed, independent decision making.

Excellent writing and technical editing skills, with advanced experience in Microsoft Office.

Rigorously detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

Other

Valid drivers license and good driving record.

Willingness and ability to travel when needed.

Willingness and ability to work fluctuating and/or long hours as necessary.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

While prioritizing health and safety, this position requires an individual who is able to walk and hike through varying degrees of difficult terrain. Individuals may also be required to perform job responsibilities in inclement weather conditions.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume to [email protected] with a brief cover letter or cover email, including compensation expectations. Please include the words resume and NEPA Practitioner/Environmental Permitting Specialist in the subject line of your email. We request that applicants refrain from calling our office directly regarding this position.

Insignia may request, for lawful employment purposes, background information about candidates from a consumer reporting agency in connection with employment.

Insignia is an equal opportunity employer. Insignia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or characteristics, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law.

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