Environmental Specialist II

JSI

Environmental Specialist II supporting fiber infrastructure permitting, NEPA, and environmental compliance. JSI provides broadband consulting and strategic services to communications providers.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeLubbock • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting and compliance, with a strong background in biology, ecology, and environmental sciences. Proficient in coordinating with federal and state agencies to secure necessary permits and clearances for telecommunications projects.

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Environmental Permitting ExperienceRegulatory CoordinationGIS ProficiencyFederal Grant Regulations KnowledgeField Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Environmental DocumentationBiologyEcologyEnvironmental SciencesPermitting ProcessesMitigation MeasuresConflict ResolutionGrant Application PreparationSurvey CoordinationBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationNegotiation SkillsConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Google EarthQGISExcelWordSiteTrackerArcGISDIVA-GIS

Industry Keywords

NEPASection 106Section 7 ESAUSACEFERCBLMUSFSUSFWSEnvironmental CompatibilityConditional Use Permits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the environmental and permitting aspects of telecommunications grant and construction projects
Research, prepare, and submit applications to municipalities and regulatory agencies for fiber optic infrastructure projects
Evaluate environmental findings to assess potential impacts and define mitigation measures
Coordinate with federal and state agencies to secure environmental permits and regulatory clearances
Support state and local land-use and environmental permitting, including conditional and special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility
Contribute to compliance and field support activities, including budget tracking, milestone coordination, and proposal or scope-of-work development
Manage and coordinate surveys between third-party consultants and federal agencies to ensure regulatory alignment and timely approvals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences; OR 30 credit hours in Biology combined with relevant field experience
Bachelor-level academic training in biology, ecology, and environmental sciences, combined with extensive applied field and research experience
5–10 years of demonstrated environmental agency permitting experience
Experience supporting environmental permitting and compliance for federally funded and regulated projects
Experience with agency review processes, environmental documentation, and regulatory coordination
Knowledge of working with federal agencies such as USACE, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, and/or other state/local agencies
Understanding of federal grant rules and regulations, including NEPA, Section 106, Section 7 ESA, and State Archaeological Agency requirements
Experience with Google Earth, QGIS, Excel, Word, and SiteTracker; extensive GIS experience including ArcGIS and DIVA-GIS
Ability to write agency letters, draft endangered-species reports, and negotiate avoidance/mitigation
Ability to resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
Generous PTO and travel support
Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities