What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEPA / GIS Specialist (Entry Level) position at Terracon?
Job Description
Skelly and Loy, A Terracon Company is seeking an entry level NEPA / GIS Specialist to assist in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including CEs, EAs, and EISs, as well as associated technical reports and studies (including design-level highway noise analyses), digital mapping products and databases, memoranda and public engagement materials. Skelly and Loy's NEPA / GIS experts are industry-leaders in environmental compliance working for a variety of local, state, and federal public and private clients. Our goal is to provide simple, streamlined solutions to complex policy and regulatory obstacles to achieve sustainable development.
The entry level NEPA / GIS Specialist must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a desire to develop a strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations and policies. The applicant will support existing projects, coordinate with subject matter experts, conduct background research, complete necessary field work, and adhere to project budgets and schedules. Attention to detail is critical along with the ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple, fast-paced projects.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities :
- Contribute to the development of environmental planning documents, including CEs, EAs, and EISs, as well as technical reports, memoranda, and public engagement materials.
- Collect, analyze, and report on various resource areas including aquatic, terrestrial, manmade, cultural, social and economic resources potentially affected by the proposed action.
- Coordinate various tasks in support of achieving NEPA clearance.
- Develop environmental resource graphics for public and agency consumption.
- Attend and participate in public meetings and hearings.
- Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
- Develop written proposals for approval by senior level professionals.
- Assist in the creation of GIS data models for use in sound modeling.
- Conduct environmental acoustic field studies.
- Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within report.
- Perform specific GIS tasks under supervision, developing familiarity with projects and engineering / environmental design and operating procedures.
- Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
- Operate field monitoring equipment.
- Maintain, calibrate, and provide responsible care and routine inspection of all field equipment.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
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About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.
