Environmental Specialist

Garver Engineering; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A regional engineering firm in Tulsa seeks an Environmental Specialist to manage field data collection and prepare environmental studies for infrastructure projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree related to planning or environmental sciences, along with at least 5 years of NEPA project experience. The chosen candidate will work collaboratively with various teams and play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance. Attractive benefits and work-life balance opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with planning and/or project development under NEPA, particularly in transportation projects.
• Wetland and Stream delineation certification from an accredited source (40-hour course).
• Ability to work collaboratively in both leadership and support roles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on a collaborative team, in leadership and support roles.
• Proficiency in technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams on various projects in Oklahoma and potentially surrounding states.
• Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under NEPA.
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and NEPA documents.
• Prepare regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with environmental laws.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in technical writing

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to planning or environmental sciences

Job description

Careers

Environmental Specialist

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Garver is seeking an Environmental Specialist to provide assistance with field data collection, preparation of environmental studies, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for various infrastructure projects across multiple business lines in our established Tulsa office.

The Environmental Specialist will:

• Lead field teams on various projects in Oklahoma and potentially surrounding states.
• Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under NEPA.
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and NEPA documents.
• Prepare regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with environmental laws.

Garver's Planning and Environmental Team is a growing, collaborative group offering our regional clients full-service planning and environmental capabilities. This position will have the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver's projects by being involved in a variety of project types with diverse clients, working collaboratively with internal project teams, and expanding our services through high-quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to planning or the environmental sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with planning and/or project development under NEPA, particularly with regards to transportation projects.
• Wetland and Stream delineation certification from an accredited source (40-hour course).
• Excellent communication skills and able to work on a collaborative team, both internally and externally, in both leadership and support roles.
• Proficiency in technical writing.

Preferred Skills

• Established knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than one week).

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

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