What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEPA Specialist position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
The St. Louis office is looking for a NEPA Specialist to conduct field studies required to complete categorical exclusions, EAs, and EIS documentation under the NEPA process for a number of public sector clients. Will also assist with wetland delineation and wildlife surveys as needed for a variety of public and private sector clients, and will prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Lenexa, KS is our main office but with this position there are options of working out of our St. Louis, Mo office, our Topeka, KS office or our Wichita, KS office.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
- May serve as a project team leader and mentor junior level scientists.
- Performs assessments including wetland and listed species evaluations.
- May attend client and regulatory agency meetings.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients.
- Evaluates complex field data and assembles in written reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience.
- Natural Resources experience in Missouri required.
- MODOT project experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
