Environmental Specialist II
JSI, Lubbock, TX, United States
Position Overview
Environmental Specialist II
on the Fiber and Implementation team in Lubbock, Texas. Responsible for supporting the environmental and permitting aspects of telecommunications grant and construction projects by researching, preparing, and submitting applications to municipalities and regulatory agencies for fiber optic infrastructure projects. Requires extensive federal agency coordination, NEPA and ESA expertise, advanced GIS and data analysis skills, and proven experience in environmental permitting, compliance, and grant‑funded infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Evaluate environmental findings from project reviews to assess potential impacts and define appropriate mitigation measures.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies to secure environmental permits and regulatory clearances for construction activities.
Support state and local land‑use and environmental permitting efforts, including conditional and special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility.
Contribute to project compliance and field support activities, including budget tracking, milestone coordination, and proposal or scope‑of‑work development.
Manage and coordinate survey activities between third‑party consultants and federal agencies to ensure regulatory alignment and timely approvals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences; or 30 credit hours in biology combined with relevant field experience.
Extensive applied field and research experience in biology, ecology, and environmental sciences.
Conducted long‑term biological field investigations, habitat assessments, and environmental monitoring initiatives.
Integrated academic biological training with real‑world environmental compliance, conservation planning, and regulatory support.
5–10 years of demonstrated environmental agency permitting experience.
Supported environmental permitting and compliance efforts across federally funded and regulated projects, including infrastructure and conservation initiatives.
Participated in agency review processes, environmental documentation development, and regulatory coordination.
Applied environmental regulations to real‑world project planning, monitoring, and compliance scenarios across multi‑year programs.
Knowledge of federal agencies such as USACE, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, and other state/local agencies.
Direct experience with USACE as a contractor supporting federal environmental programs.
Active participation in Upper and Lower Basin Pallid Sturgeon Recovery Workgroups and collaboration with multi‑agency research teams and conservation committees.
Understanding of rules and regulations accompanying Federal Grant dollars (NEPA, Section 106, Section 7 ESA, State Archaeological Agency).
Supported projects requiring NEPA‑related environmental review, environmental impact evaluation, and regulatory documentation.
Conducted endangered species monitoring and habitat assessments supporting Section 7 Endangered Species Act compliance.
Skill with Google Earth, QGIS, Excel, Word, and SiteTracker; extensive experience with GIS platforms including ArcGIS and DIVA‑GIS.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word for data analysis, reporting, technical documentation, and agency correspondence.
Language and communication skills to write letters to agencies, draft reports on endangered species, and negotiate avoidance/mitigation.
Authored technical reports, environmental documentation, and scientific publications addressing habitat impacts, endangered species, and risk assessment.
Prepared environmental narratives and supporting documentation for agency review and compliance decisions.
Communicated complex environmental data to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, supporting mitigation discussions and regulatory clarity.
Ability to resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
Navigated complex regulatory environments involving multiple agencies, stakeholders, and scientific priorities.
Applied professional judgment and collaborative problem‑solving to balance compliance requirements, project constraints, and research objectives.
Demonstrated leadership through mentorship, interagency coordination, and professional presentation of findings.
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive salary + performance‑based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Generous PTO and travel support.
Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
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Environmental Specialist II
on the Fiber and Implementation team in Lubbock, Texas. Responsible for supporting the environmental and permitting aspects of telecommunications grant and construction projects by researching, preparing, and submitting applications to municipalities and regulatory agencies for fiber optic infrastructure projects. Requires extensive federal agency coordination, NEPA and ESA expertise, advanced GIS and data analysis skills, and proven experience in environmental permitting, compliance, and grant‑funded infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Evaluate environmental findings from project reviews to assess potential impacts and define appropriate mitigation measures.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies to secure environmental permits and regulatory clearances for construction activities.
Support state and local land‑use and environmental permitting efforts, including conditional and special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility.
Contribute to project compliance and field support activities, including budget tracking, milestone coordination, and proposal or scope‑of‑work development.
Manage and coordinate survey activities between third‑party consultants and federal agencies to ensure regulatory alignment and timely approvals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences; or 30 credit hours in biology combined with relevant field experience.
Extensive applied field and research experience in biology, ecology, and environmental sciences.
Conducted long‑term biological field investigations, habitat assessments, and environmental monitoring initiatives.
Integrated academic biological training with real‑world environmental compliance, conservation planning, and regulatory support.
5–10 years of demonstrated environmental agency permitting experience.
Supported environmental permitting and compliance efforts across federally funded and regulated projects, including infrastructure and conservation initiatives.
Participated in agency review processes, environmental documentation development, and regulatory coordination.
Applied environmental regulations to real‑world project planning, monitoring, and compliance scenarios across multi‑year programs.
Knowledge of federal agencies such as USACE, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, and other state/local agencies.
Direct experience with USACE as a contractor supporting federal environmental programs.
Active participation in Upper and Lower Basin Pallid Sturgeon Recovery Workgroups and collaboration with multi‑agency research teams and conservation committees.
Understanding of rules and regulations accompanying Federal Grant dollars (NEPA, Section 106, Section 7 ESA, State Archaeological Agency).
Supported projects requiring NEPA‑related environmental review, environmental impact evaluation, and regulatory documentation.
Conducted endangered species monitoring and habitat assessments supporting Section 7 Endangered Species Act compliance.
Skill with Google Earth, QGIS, Excel, Word, and SiteTracker; extensive experience with GIS platforms including ArcGIS and DIVA‑GIS.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word for data analysis, reporting, technical documentation, and agency correspondence.
Language and communication skills to write letters to agencies, draft reports on endangered species, and negotiate avoidance/mitigation.
Authored technical reports, environmental documentation, and scientific publications addressing habitat impacts, endangered species, and risk assessment.
Prepared environmental narratives and supporting documentation for agency review and compliance decisions.
Communicated complex environmental data to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, supporting mitigation discussions and regulatory clarity.
Ability to resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
Navigated complex regulatory environments involving multiple agencies, stakeholders, and scientific priorities.
Applied professional judgment and collaborative problem‑solving to balance compliance requirements, project constraints, and research objectives.
Demonstrated leadership through mentorship, interagency coordination, and professional presentation of findings.
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive salary + performance‑based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Generous PTO and travel support.
Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
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