Environmental Specialist II

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 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 Core Competencies 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. Highest-signal resume keywords Environmental Permitting Experience Regulatory Coordination GIS Proficiency Federal Grant Regulations Knowledge Field Research Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Environmental Documentation Biology Ecology Environmental Sciences Permitting Processes Mitigation Measures Conflict Resolution Grant Application Preparation Survey Coordination Budget Tracking Soft Skills Professional Communication Negotiation Skills Conflict Resolution Industry Keywords NEPA Section 106 Section 7 ESA USACE FERC BLM USFS

USFWS

Environmental Compatibility Conditional Use Permits Tools & Technologies Google Earth QGIS Excel Word SiteTracker ArcGIS

DIVA-GIS

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