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ABR, Inc.Environmental Consulting

Senior Environmental Specialist

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Experience

7+ years

Compensation

$55 per hour

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

ABR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead environmental assessments, manage project teams, and develop permitting strategies. This role focuses on NEPA compliance, FERC licensing, and biological resource permitting, involving stakeholder communication and public engagement.

ABR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist with expertise in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing, and biological resource permitting. In this role, you will join our team of biology and ecology experts to lead environmental assessments, manage project teams, and develop and implement permitting strategies. This position may be based in our Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK offices or remote.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead NEPA Documentation: Write and edit core sections of NEPA documents, including purpose and need, affected environment, alternatives analysis, environmental consequences, and cumulative effects.

  • Apply Regulatory Expertise: Employ a solid working knowledge of agency-specific guidelines and associated methods of environmental impact assessment under NEPA, including climate change and cumulative effects.

  • Manage Stakeholders: Communicate directly with project proponents, prime and subcontractors, state and federal resource management agencies, and other stakeholders.

  • Public Engagement: Lead and participate in agency and public scoping meetings, including giving presentations.

  • Team Leadership: Manage internal and external teams of subject matter experts and technical analysts working on NEPA projects.

  • Support Fieldwork: Assist with development and implementation of environmental field studies and related permitting.

  • Business Development: Contribute to the preparation of proposals for environmental assessment work and expand our client base by keeping informed on new projects in Alaska.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience managing or working on NEPA, FERC, or similar environmental compliance projects. Additional experience permitting under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and related state regulations. Experience supporting industrial clients in Alaska is preferred.

  • Technical Background: Experience as a NEPA technical analyst in wildlife biology, fisheries, vegetation, wetlands, or endangered species.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

  • Skills: Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to see the big picture while working collaboratively.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

NEPA Compliance • 1+ yrs
FERC Licensing • 1+ yrs
Biological Resource Permitting • 1+ yrs
Environmental Impact Assessment • 1+ yrs
Project Management • 1+ yrs
Stakeholder Management • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

7+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$55 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationFairbanks, Alaska, United States
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalMedium5/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

ABR, Inc.

Team size

Growing team

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

ABR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist with expertise in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing, and biological resource permitting. In this role, you will join our team of biology and ecology experts to lead environmental assessments, manage project teams, and develop and implement permitting strategies.

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Senior Environmental Specialist

Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesFull Time