NEPA Environmental Specialist II at Chloeta

Wheaton is seeking a NEPA Environmental Specialist II in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves leading NEPA compliance projects, coordinating with agencies, and preparing environmental reports. Candidates must work independently and collaboratively on resource management and conservation initiatives. The position is permanent, full-time, and may require occasional travel (up to 25%). Compensation ranges from $71,175 to $83,450 annually.
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The NEPA Specialist II plays a key role on the Environmental Team within the Infrastructure and Environment (I&E) Vertical at Chloeta supporting resource management and conservation initiatives for client environmental consulting needs. Candidates must be able to contribute to a high performing team in completing National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other environmental related compliance duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Classification: Permanent;
Full Time

Duty Station: Oklahoma City, OK

Travel: Occasional overnight travel, up to 25% of the time, for site visits, client meetings, or stakeholder engagement.

Compensation:

This pay band reflects Chloeta’s good faith estimate of the range it expects to offer;
Chloeta reserves the right to alter this range if business circumstances change.

$71,175.01 - $83,450.01 annually
• FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities
• Serve as Project Task Leader for NEPA compliance, permitting and document creation or revision.
• Maintain expertise in NEPA, including tracking regulatory changes and agency best practices.
• Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies, tribes, and the public in helping clients meet compliance requirements and develop strategies for resource management and conservation.
• Analyze data and prepare environmental technical reports such as community impact assessments, Biological Assessments (BA) and Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMP).
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Teams, clients, and other stakeholders to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and execution.
• Develop environmental monitoring plans and provide technical support for environmental permitting processes, including applications, renewals, and modifications.
• Remain familiar with evolving environmental laws, regulations, and best practices, and apply knowledge to ongoing and new projects.
• Support the execution of extensive environmental compliance and climate change initiatives.
• Utilize knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal environmental regulation, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Clean Air Act to complete required NEPA documentation.
• Assess, disclose, and document impacts of proposed engineering actions to the public through Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), EAs, and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
• Must be able to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain productive and mutually beneficial working relationships with clients and partners.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to discuss project goals and outcomes.
• Actively promote new business development efforts with an emphasis on environmental projects and related work.
• Participate with other environmental professionals, such as GIS specialists, biologists, geologists, engineers, environmental scientists, Tribal Historical Preservation Officers (THPOs), etc. to complete tasks.
• Prepare and present reports and proposals that detail findings, conservation plans, and resource management strategies.
• Assist Business Development (BD) by analyzing requests for proposals and providing feedback on the level of effort required for proposed environmental contracts.
• Provide guidance to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industries, or the public.
• Review and study environmental technical standards, guidelines, and regulations to remain abreast of industry trends.

Required Skills/Abilities
• Ability to review, edit, and finalize a variety of technical environmental documents for clarity and consistency and to proofread and correct errors based on client-approved style guides.
• Ability to simultaneously review and edit multiple documents at varying stages of the document writing process.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental issues and planning principles, particularly application of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Ability to complete production of NEPA/CEQA documentation.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 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 technical writing/editing and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile and evaluate information, presenting the results clearly and concisely to various audiences.

Education and Experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, forestry, rangeland ecology, wildlife management, natural resources, ecology, or closely related field
• Required: At least five (5) years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Graduate coursework in forestry, rangeland ecology, wildlife management, natural resources, ecology, or closely…