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Environmental Specialist
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Garver is seeking an
Environmental Specialist to provide assistance with preparation of environmental studies and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for various infrastructure projects across multiple business lines in our established Rogers, Fayetteville, Conway, or North Little Rock offices.
The Environmental Specialist will:
- Conduct environmental analysis to evaluate the potential environmental effects of engineering projects.
- Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under NEPA.
- Prepare technical reports and NEPA documents.
Garver’s Planning and Environmental Team is a growing, collaborative group offering our regional clients full-service planning and environmental capabilities. This position will have the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver’s projects by being involved in a variety of project types with diverse clients, working collaboratively with internal project teams, and expanding our services through high-quality work.
Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience with project development under NEPA, particularly with regards to transportation projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to planning or environmental sciences.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work on a collaborative team, both internally and externally, in both leadership and support roles.
- Proficiency in technical writing.
Preferred Skills - Ability to manage a project through the entire NEPA process.
- Ability to prepare Section 10/404/408 regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with environmental laws.
- Ability to conduct wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, and other specialized field studies.
- Established knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
- Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than once a month).
- Ability to prepare planning studies.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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