Environmental Specialist

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AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Specialist/Planner specializing in environmental compliance, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and/or permitting for a current contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, Alabama. AECOM is a subcontractor on the MDA Technical, Engineering, Advisory and Management Support (TEAMS) Environmental Management contract with offices located on Redstone Arsenal, AL. The successful applicant will join the TEAMS group and work with Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a demanding and intellectually stimulating environment.

This position may allow for hybrid work with some remote and some office presence required but is subject to change based on U.S. Government requirements.

The emphasis of this position is on environmental compliance, planning, and permitting; and environmental impact assessment and NEPA reporting. Responsibilities will be varied to include such tasks as literature review; desktop research and analysis; regulatory review and analysis; analysis of existing information; report preparation (technical writing and editing, desktop publishing, etc.); stakeholder identification and coordination; and related administrative and project management support.

Applicants for this position must demonstrate general knowledge of the natural and man-made environments subject to evaluation in NEPA studies; specialization in one or more NEPA technical resource areas is a plus; and technical expertise in one or more specific areas of environmental compliance, planning and permitting. This position requires a positive, resilient, self-starter with an ability to quickly learn on the job, adapt to changing circumstances, and effectively interface with internal and external project team participants.

Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills are a prerequisite of employment.

The candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams that support the preparation of NEPA and other planning studies and reports; preparation of permits; evaluations of compliance; and site assessments. Specific job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide research and technical writing to support development of environmental documents.
• Interpret and apply environmental statutes, regulations and Executive Orders for compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws.
• Support regulatory consultations with resource management agencies.
• Assist with client or stakeholder meeting preparation, facilitation, and documentation.
• Assist with air permit applications and reports for regulatory submittal.
• Participate as a field crew member to assist with baseline environmental surveys, natural resource surveys, or site assessments.

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