NEPA Specialist

Shive Hattery Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shive-Hattery Inc. is an Architecture and Engineering firm with a regional practice in healthcare, government, commercial, industrial, and education. We believe unparalleled service has contributed to our long-term success and given us the opportunity to practice our passion for design. We are looking for a motivated NEPA Specialist who shares our passion and collaborative style and wants the opportunity for professional growth. At Shive-Hattery, 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 for numerous project types with the primary projects being transportation related. Responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork and reporting, report writing, providing technical guidance to staff, and engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies, with focused experience in NEPA planning and compliance, and a strong understanding of key environmental programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
Working knowledge of NEPA compliance in accordance with FHWA guidelines required
Proficiency in interpreting site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other mapping resources
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teams while independently pursuing NEPA compliance 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
Ability to contribute and work well with a team
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
Focused experience in NEPA planning and compliance.
Strong understanding of key environmental programs.
Having ownership in the work you do.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with professional networks, clients, and jurisdictional authorities.
Continuous learning to expand regulatory expertise.
Excelling in a dynamic environment.
Comprehensive Background In: Environmental regulatory compliance, transportation projects and coordination with DOT and FHWA is required.

Responsibilities

Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts for numerous project types with the primary projects being transportation related.
Coordinate fieldwork and reporting.
Report writing.
Provide technical guidance to staff.
Engage proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
Develop required transportation NEPA documentation for Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
Interface with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, State Historic Preservation Office [SHPO], USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance.
Coordinate a multidisciplinary team.
Navigate federal, state, and local regulations.
Liaise with transportation agencies such as DOT, and FHWA.
Keep a pulse of evolving environmental law.
Engage with engineers to integrate environmental considerations.
Facilitate cross disciplinary work.