NEPA Specialist

Horrocks


Date: 13 hours ago
City: Logan, UT
Salary: $58,240 - $72,800 per year
Contract type: Full time

Department: Transportation

Location: Logan, UT

Compensation: $58,240 - $72,800 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe that companies with strong values produce the best work, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to better the communities where we live and work. As a NEPA Specialist supporting our Idaho offices, you will work with a team to prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

  • Prepare NEPA documents (e.g., Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements)
  • Participate in field studies, collecting and organizing data
  • Analyze environmental data to quantify and document potential project impacts
  • Draft, review, and revise technical environmental resource reports
  • Coordinate with state and federal government agencies
  • Participate in public and stakeholder outreach
  • Work closely with clients in a document production role
  • Support senior environmental staff in project management tasks, including developing and managing scopes, budgets, schedules, and quality of service

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

A prospective candidate should be detail-oriented, contribute to a positive team culture, and be able to produce accurate information under tight deadlines and budgets. Other requirements include:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources, or a related field
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Basic understanding of NEPA policy and procedures or 1-3+ years of experience preparing NEPA documents
  • Ability to interpret and apply federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., CWA, ESA, NHPA, etc.)
  • Experience in geospatial analysis and mapping (ArcGIS) (preferred)
  • Ability to work both individually and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritize and track tasks across multiple projects
  • Ability and willingness to perform field tasks in varying weather and terrain conditions
  • Ability to travel, as needed, and be flexible with changes in work schedule
  • Desire and ability to learn new skills
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
  • Professional development opportunities including in-house training
  • Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

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