AKS Engineering & Forestry · 14 hours ago
Environmental Permitting Specialist
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a growing company that brings together multidisciplined experts across various markets to tackle challenges and deliver impactful solutions. The Environmental Permitting Specialist will support infrastructure, transportation, and housing development projects while ensuring environmental protection and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Gather and prepare online background maps and data to support field investigations
Conduct wetland delineations, ordinary high-water delineations, riparian habitat assessments, mitigation monitoring, and other related field data collection throughout Oregon
Prepare DSL and USACE Wetland Delineation Reports
Prepare Natural Resource Assessment reports to support compliance with local jurisdictional requirements
Coordinate and communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members
Support multiple projects simultaneously and do what needs to be done to meet project goals, schedules, and budgets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in wetland ecology, forest ecology, environmental science or biology, botany, soils, or a closely related field
Experience conducting wetland and waters delineations using the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Experience conducting fieldwork throughout Oregon
Basic wildlife and plant identification skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with common professional software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and familiarity with scheduling or presentation tools
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel and work long days in the field
Takes personal responsibility for delivering quality work within established budgets and timelines
Preferred
General understanding of jurisdictional wetlands and waters in Oregon
Self-motivated, team-oriented mindset with a desire to support a growing firm
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision
Benefits
Health coverage that supports your total well-being
401(k) match
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
Weekly Team Lunches