Environmental Specialist

Garver is hiring an Environmental Specialist in Tulsa, OK, to assist with planning and environmental studies and NEPA documentation for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include data analysis, compliance with environmental regulations, report preparation, and public involvement activities. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 2 years of NEPA experience, and strong communication skills. Garver promotes employee development and offers competitive salaries and benefits.
Garver is seeking an Environmental Specialist to provide assistance with the preparation of planning and environmental studies and NEPA documentation for various infrastructure projects across multiple business lines in our established Tulsa, OK office.

The Planning/Environmental Specialist will:
• Collect and analyze social, economic and environmental data to be used in developing alternatives and in assessing potential impacts of proposed actions.
• Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and NEPA documents.
• Prepare regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with environmental laws.

The Environmental Specialist will also create and implement public involvement activities, including developing public involvement plans, creating materials for communicating project information to the public, and participating in public and stakeholder meetings.

Garver’s Planning and Environmental Team is a growing, collaborative group offering our regional clients full-service planning and environmental capabilities. This position will have the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver’s projects by being involved in a variety of project types with diverse clients, working collaboratively with internal project teams, and expanding our services through high-quality work.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to planning or the environmental sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with planning and/or project development under NEPA, particularly with regards to transportation projects.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work on a collaborative team, both internally and externally, in both leadership and support roles.
• Proficiency in technical writing.

Preferred Skills
• Established knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Experience with public involvement and outreach.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than one week).
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis and mapping
• Working knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, ArcMap, InRoads, and/or other engineering and mapping software

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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