Planning/Environmental Specialist
Little Rock, AR 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description
Planning/Environmental Specialist Little Rock, Arkansas
Garver seeks a Planning/Environmental Specialistto provide assistance with the preparation of planning and environmental studies and NEPA documentation for infrastructure projects across multiple businesslines in our Little Rock or Rogers office.
The Planning/Environmental Specialist will:
  • Collect and analyze social, economic, and environmental data to assess 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.
  • Assist in biological field studies as needed.
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.
  • 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 in preparing environmental related documents, particularly with regards to transportation projects.
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than one week).
  • Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis.
  • 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 multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more 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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Garver, LLC is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, veterans, religion or disability, in programs, activities, hiring and employment and complies with all civil rights provisions.Complaints of alleged discrimination or if you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Tatiana Herrington, Director of Human Resources, TBHerrington@GarverUSA.com, (501) 537-3256.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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