NEPA Specialist

Job Location: Hammond, LA 70403 ELOS Environmental, LLC (ELOS) is seeking a full-timeNEPA Specialist. ELOS’s expertise is ensuring environmental compliance with Federal, State, and Local enforcement agencies. Our goal is to assist clients in developing an approach to environmental compliance that balances development with natural and cultural resources protection. Responsibilities Manages and conducts studies and investigations for the purpose of preparing reports (NEPA Documents for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, HUD, National Park Service, Wetland Delineation Reports, Mitigation Banking Instruments, etc.) and applications for environmental permits and regulatory compliance in support of projects for various industries and markets Collects, analyzes, manages, and reports ecological data, such as plant taxonomy, protected terrestrial and aquatic animal species, soil conditions and hydrology indicators related to establishing boundaries of protected resources Provide senior level oversight, review, and interpretation of data as part of new or ongoing investigations, mitigation, or monitoring projects Leads and organizes team for project field efforts Communicates scientific and technical information to the project team Prepares and reviews environmental reports and related materials Assists public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance Develop lasting professional relationships with current clients through quality client support Engage new clients through professional networking, marketing, and exceptional customer service and support Provide mentoring for current and future junior scientific staff Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s or advanced degree in biology, ecology, rangeland sciences, wildlife management or related field 5+ years experience with NEPA focus Thorough understanding of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations Knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act Regulatory Program, Endangered Species Act as they relate to environmental permitting Solid organizational and technical writing skills Effective time-management, written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills Articulate with professional presence and decision making skills Ability to work effectively in team situations and establish strong relationships with other teams where overlap of client project work exists Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and applicable industry-related software packages Job Type: Full-time Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time offVision insurance Schedule Monday to Friday Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr