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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review proposed transportation project concepts and plans to assess potential impacts on protected species, critical habitats, and other protected areas (e.g., Loess Hills, forested land) as provided for in state, federal, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
- Serve as Federal Highway Administration designee for consultation with regulatory agencies.
- Attend meetings and work closely with internal transportation engineers, planners, wetland biologists, cultural resources managers, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) staff to review/minimize/mitigate projects cohesively.
- Coordinate the minimization and mitigation of unavoidable project impacts to protected species, critical habitats, and other sensitive areas.
- Occasional overnight travel required.
- Other duties may include, but are not limited to, participating in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments; recording, entering, organizing, managing, and analyzing data; writing technical reports for client and regulatory agency review; and attending client and regulatory agency meetings and providing recommendations and input.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Knowledge of and/or experience with federal, state, and/or local environmental permitting processes specifically related to endangered species, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, and/or NEPA.
- Ideal candidate will be a team player and have exceptional oral and written communication, and presentation skills; analytical and creative problem-solving skills; and organizational and note-taking skills.
- Effective leadership and management skills.
- Work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Maintains an attitude of determination and dedication.
- Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Addresses and listens to others in a respectful manner.
- Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, wildlife, or related biological field.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, preferably working on transportation projects.
- Must live within 1 hour Ames, Iowa.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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Hard Skills & Tools
Environmental Impact AssessmentData Management and AnalysisTechnical Report WritingProject CoordinationRegulatory Agency Consultation
Soft Skills
Oral and Written CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications
Valid Driver's License