JSI · 1 month ago
Environmental Specialist II
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expJSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. They are seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist II to assist clients with environmental aspects of grant applications and construction projects, particularly in obtaining environmental permitting clearance for telecom projects.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Researching the environmental components found during review to determine what environmental concerns are present in the proposed project and the steps required to address those concerns
Work with various federal and state agencies to obtain environmental permitting clearance for construction
Support the development of state and local land use and environmental permitting efforts, including conditional/special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility
Work may include project compliance or fieldwork support, budget and milestone coordination, and proposal or scope-of-work development support
Coordinate survey efforts between third-party consultants and federal agencies as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or related sciences; OR 30 credit hours in Biology combined with relevant field experience required
5 to 10 years of demonstrated environmental agency permitting experience
Understanding the rules and regulations that accompany Federal Grant dollars due to the need for federal funding to comply with: National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Threatened and Endangered Species Act, State Archaeological Agency
Skill with Google Earth, QGIS, Excel, and Word
Language and Communication skills to write letters to various agencies, draft reports on endangered species, and negotiate avoidance and mitigation methods for projects
Able to resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner
Preferred
Knowledge working with federal agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and/or US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state/local agencies
Benefits
Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Generous PTO and travel support.
Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
Company
JSI
JSI is a consulting and broadband solutions leader, offering communications providers operational, financial, and engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.32MKey Investors
Balance Point Capital Partners
2024-05-09Debt Financing
2018-10-03Private Equity· $17.32M
Leadership Team
Tasos Tsolakis
Chairman
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