NEPA Specialist

Shive--hattery; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage (4-tl

401K with company match

Paid holidays + PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Shive-Hattery Inc. is seeking a motivated NEPA Specialist to join our environmental and permitting team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will lead NEPA planning and coordination for transportation projects, interfacing with federal, state, and local agencies to secure reviews and approvals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of NEPA compliance in FHWA guidelines.
• Ability to interpret site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs and other mapping resources.
• Collaborative with teams while pursuing NEPA compliance with a client-focused mindset.
• Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting for transportation projects.
• Coordinate fieldwork and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Engage proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.

Skills

Collaboration

Ownership

Impact on communities

Networking

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field

Job description

Description

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.

What You'll Bring:

• Working collaboratively with others
• 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

Requirements

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Developing required transportation NEPA documentation for Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments, interfacing with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, State Historic Preservation Office [SHPO], USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating federal, state, and local regulations, and liaising with transportation agencies such as DOT, and FHWA and keeping a pulse of evolving environmental law.
• Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work: Engaging with engineers to integrate environmental considerations and facilitating cross disciplinary work.
• Comprehensive Background In: Environmental regulatory compliance, transportation projects and coordination with DOT and FHWA is required.

Qualifications:

• 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

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• And Many More!

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.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.