AECOM
Location
Huntsville, AL | United States
Job description
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Specialist/Planner specializing in environmental compliance, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and/or permitting for a current contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, Alabama. AECOM is a subcontractor on the MDA Technical, Engineering, Advisory and Management Support (TEAMS) Environmental Management contract with offices located on Redstone Arsenal, AL. The successful applicant will join the TEAMS group and work with Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a demanding and intellectually stimulating environment. This position may allow for hybrid work with some remote and some office presence required, but is subject to change based on U.S. Government requirements.
The emphasis of this position is on environmental compliance, planning, and permitting; and environmental impact assessment and NEPA reporting. Responsibilities will be varied to include such tasks as literature review; desktop research and analysis; regulatory review and analysis; analysis of existing information; report preparation (technical writing and editing, desktop publishing, etc.); stakeholder identification and coordination; and related administrative and project management support.
Applicants for this position must demonstrate general knowledge of the natural and man-made environments subject to evaluation in NEPA studies; specialization in one or more NEPA technical resource areas is a plus; and technical expertise in one or more specific areas of environmental compliance, planning and permitting. This position requires a positive, resilient, self-starter with an ability to quickly learn on the job, adapt to changing circumstances, and effectively interface with internal and external project team participants. Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills are a prerequisite of employment.
The candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams that support the preparation of NEPA and other planning studies and reports; preparation of permits; evaluations of compliance; and site assessments. Specific job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide research and technical writing to support development of environmental documents.
Assist to develop, describe, and evaluate alternative options for Federal agency programs, plans, and policies.
Set parameters for and develop baseline data for natural, cultural, and socioeconomic resources.
Interpret and apply environmental statutes, regulations and Executive Orders for compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Support regulatory consultations with resource management agencies.
Assist with client or stakeholder meeting preparation, facilitation, and documentation.
Assist with permit preparation for regulatory submittal.
Participate as a field crew member to assist with multimedia sampling events, resource surveys, or site assessments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, natural or cultural resources, archaeology, architectural history, geology, chemistry, or an earth science-related field +2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen and eligible for a US Secret-level Security Clearance
Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years industry experience
Master’s degree is preferred.
Demonstrated comprehension of NEPA process requirements
Specific experience or knowledge in one or more NEPA technical resource areas
Strong experience with environmental compliance and permitting, including ability to work on complex projects, within interdisciplinary teams, and balance a demanding workload, as well as interface with Clients.
Experienced working in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Excellent and advanced writing skills
Professional certification(s) (e.g., PE, AICP, CEP, PMP, PG CWB, PWS, etc.).
College transcripts with GPA required.
Demonstrated research, writing, verbal, and organization skills.
Writing sample required
Proficiency in word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiar with Federal, State and Local environmental laws and regulations.
Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
Team player that demonstrates professionalism and accountability
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
Candidate must be able to travel and participate in field work and site assessments.
Excellent and relevant references
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Offered rate of compensation for Alabama will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $48,000 - $75,000.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10099951
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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