What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist position at United Consulting?
Description
**This position is partially remote. Candidates will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days a week**
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Department: Environmental
Reports to: Environmental Department Manager
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field
Registration: None required
Experience: None required
Duties:
Assist in preparing NEPA Environmental Documents with some direction
Assist in preparing Waterway Regulatory Permit applications with some direction
Assist in preparing Waters of the U.S. reports (WOTUS) with some direction
Assist with Public Hearings and obtaining Public Hearing Certification for planned road and bridge projects
Assist with the preparation of project specific Transportation funding applications for Local Public Agency clients
Assist in the completion of Comprehensive Planning, Neighborhood Planning, Parks & Recreation Planning, Thoroughfare Planning, and Zoning Projects
Assist in the completion of Data Collection and Traffic Forecasting Assignments
Interact professionally with clients, employees, managers, and subconsultants
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding clients and company practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills:
Able to work independently, with minimal instruction
Possess good communication skills
Able to work within a “team” concept
Able to meet deadlines
Working knowledge of INDOT’s Categorical Exclusion Manual
Working knowledge of INDOT’s Procedural Manual for Preparing Environmental Documents
Working knowledge of INDOT’s Waters of the US Documentation Manual
Working knowledge of INDOT’s Waterway Permit Manual
Working knowledge of the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and appropriate Regional Supplement
Working knowledge of INDOT’s Cultural Resources Manual
Working knowledge of INDOT’s Plan Development Process
Possess other technical skills necessary to perform the duties of this position
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Able to work seated for 9 or more hours per workday
Able to work 40 or more hours per work week, as needed
Able to stand for extended periods
Able to work outdoors traversing uneven or difficult terrain
Able to travel throughout Indiana including overnight stays
Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Indiana driver’s license
Agree to abide by personnel policies identified in the Company Policy
Designated as a flexible position as defined in the Company Policy
