Associate Level NEPA / Environmental Specialist

Wood • Reno, NV

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

We have a career opportunity for an Associate Level NEPA / Environmental Specialist to join our Nevada Operations reporting to the Denver office. Will work in the Reno office or remotely with some travel (20%) to field for project and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in environmental science or similar.
• 10 years + experience working with NEPA.
• Project management experience.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills.
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
• Strong background providing environmental consulting services to clients in the mining, industrial/commercial, energy and government sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a team leader and promote team objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in NEPA compliance.
• Expertise with the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Experience with the mining industry in Nevada and west region.
• Experience working on local, state, and federal projects.
• Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Experience with Federal and State agencies, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather environmental data, perform technical analysis, and prepare environmental documents in support of a NEPA determination and related environmental approvals and permits for a variety of projects.
• Use Federal laws including NEPA, Executive Orders, regulations, policies, procedures, notices, advisory material and other technical materials to give advice, prepare permit applications and obtain permits.
• Assist in the development of proposal and cost estimates.
• Work collaboratively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and will handle concurrent assignments.
• Performs business development and marketing activities to capture new clients for Wood and maintain existing clients.
• Assist in building the Natural Resources Group and mentor junior staff to develop technical capabilities and skillsets.
• Act as a technical resource for the Denver Environmental Branch and Mountain and Central Regions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level