Environmental and Permitting Specialist

Olsson • Omaha, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Olsson, we help our clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while protecting our natural resources. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental and Permitting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts, including developing strategies for large, complex projects. Responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork and reporting, report writing, providing technical guidance to staff, and engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors. You will also manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies, experience with NEPA planning and compliance, and a strong understanding of key environmental programs such as: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act - Section 404/10 Wetlands and other natural resource field investigations Federal land special use permits (SF299) Local and state regulations USFWS Endangered Species Act consultation We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, or Overland Park, KS office locations. This role offers a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in interpreting site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other mapping resources
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, lead staff, and manage projects with a client-focused mindset
• Business acumen, a strong work ethic, and excellent problem solving-abilities
• Exceptional ability to communicate across written and spoken mediums

Nice To Haves

• Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies
• Experience with NEPA planning and compliance
• A strong understanding of key environmental programs such as: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act - Section 404/10 Wetlands and other natural resource field investigations Federal land special use permits (SF299) Local and state regulations USFWS Endangered Species Act consultation

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts, including developing strategies for large, complex projects.
• Coordinating fieldwork and reporting
• Report writing
• Providing technical guidance to staff
• Engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees