NEPA Specialist

2 months ago

Oregon City, United States AKS Engineering & Forestry Full time
Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking an immediate full-time position for a NEPA Specialist to join our growing Natural Resource team. This is a full-time, hourly hybrid position reporting to one of our Oregon office locations (Tualatin, Keizer, Bend, The Dalles).
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental or biological sciences, planning, or similar. Master's degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years NEPA experience with a focus on transportation, public infrastructure, and public housing projects.
  • Thorough understanding of NEPA and the intersection of NEPA with other environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historical Preservation Act.
  • Ability to effectively manage time to meet deliverable targets and deadlines, work well under time constraints, balance multiple priorities, and track progression of various documents concurrently.
  • Excellent research, analytical, writing, oral communication and organizational skills.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities will include:
  • Conduct NEPA impact analyses for a wide range of public projects and provide input to project team regarding the appropriate level of NEPA documentation.
  • Oversee and prepare legally sound NEPA documents (i.e., EISs, EAs, and categorical exclusions) and other environmental compliance documents (e.g., biological assessments).
  • When needed, oversee the preparation of NEPA documents prepared by subconsultants and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
  • Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies and the public in helping clients meet compliance requirements, effectively communicate project details, and record stakeholder input, including developing presentations and facilitating agency and public meetings.
  • Stay updated on the latest developments and best practices in NEPA law, regulation, policy, and guidance and provide training and education to internal teams when necessary.
Company Overview
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.

We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow projects from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.

Benefits
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401(k) matching, and additional benefits and special perks, including:
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.
  • Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, and all staff and team events.
  • Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
  • Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
  • Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.
Visit our website for more information on the work we do and all that AKS offers.

AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.

Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.

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