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AKS Engineering & Forestry · 3 hours ago

Environmental Permitting Specialist

Keizer, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

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.

Consulting

Hiring Manager

Lance Lozano

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

Wetland ecologyEnvironmental scienceField data collectionMicrosoft Office SuiteWetland delineationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam-oriented mindsetDetail-oriented

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