Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Engineering, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Environmental Specialist with 3-7 years of experience for a full-time role in Northwest Florida, with statewide consideration for qualified candidates. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

in environmental science or related field and will work on NEPA documentation and regulatory communications. The role supports Federally-funded projects and offers a hybrid work environment combining office, remote, and some field work.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in natural or environmental sciences or planning (or similar field).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Florida driver’s license.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
• Proficient with map data/GIS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Metric Team across multiple projects and tasks.
• Communicate with Clients and Regulatory Agencies.
• Perform GIS analysis and data collection.
• Lead development of environmental documentation.
• Prepare and edit technical reports.
• Conduct field surveys and site inspections.
• Maintain regulatory records and documentation.
• Manage official correspondence and public notifications.
• Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control of deliverables.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

GIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

B.S./B.A. in environmental sciences

Tools

GIS software

Map data analysis

Job description

The Environmental Planning department of Metric Engineering, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Environmental Specialist with 3-7 years of professional experience for a full-time position. Desire for location in Northwest Florida but will consider candidates statewide who have demonstrated work experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S or similar degree in environmental science or related field. The position involves developing NEPA documentation to support Federally-funded transportation, disaster recovery, low-income housing, and community development programs. Works tasks include conducting environmental reviews that require GIS and technical reporting as well as communicating with clients and stakeholders. Salary and benefits are industry competitive and the position entails a hybrid work environment (mix of office, remote, with some field).

Day-to-Day:

• Coordinating with Metric Team across multiple projects and tasks
• Communicating with Clients and Regulatory Agencies
• GIS analysis and data collection
• Leading development of environmental documentation
• Technical report writing/editing
• Field surveys and site inspections
• Maintaining strict regulatory records
• Managing official correspondence and public notifications
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Required Qualifications:

• Education: B.S. or B.A. degree in natural or environmental sciences or planning (or similar field)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Florida driver’s license
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite
• Proficient with map data/GIS

Preferred Capabilities:

• Experience with NEPA and HUD Grant Programs (i.e. CDBG, CDBG-DR, HOME, ESG)

About Us:

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a transportation engineering company on the principle of providing personalized consulting services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms in Florida specializing in civil, transportation, and disaster relief projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Metric’s Environmental Department was created in 2010 and now generates annual revenues exceeding two million dollars. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, and state agencies, as well as a wide array of private clients.

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.