Junior NEPA Specialist

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Your Impact:

Jacobs is seeking an enthusiastic environmental professional to support our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning work. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully serve our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

As a member of a supportive team of environmental peers, you will assist with conducting analyses in support of NEPA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and other applicable regulations. The candidate must demonstrate solid technical writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. The candidate will function as environmental task support for NEPA and environmental (biological/cultural/CWA) technical specialists. This position involves working as a part of a team of people supporting projects across the southwestern United States. This position is located in Tempe, AZ and could include some travel.

What we have to offer:

• Become part of a team of supportive, respectful, and inclusive peers who are consistently recognized by our clients for outstanding service.
• Design a career path focused on your aptitudes and goals.
• Develop proficiency in NEPA and a variety of environmental focus areas, such as (but not limited to) water quality, noise, environmental justice, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources.
• Work in an environment that supports collaboration, learning, and creative approaches to problem solving, where you are recognized for your contributions.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in the office or from home.
• Work on projects for state Departments of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, Department of Defense, renewable energy, municipalities, and other markets.
• Work for a company that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Types of work assignments:

• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Conduct research on a variety of subjects to support document preparation.
• Write and edit reports.
• Participate in public outreach efforts.
• Collect and compile information required for meeting agendas, committee reports, and presentations; assist with drafting these types of documents.
• Help maintain NEPA project records.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Recent graduate or up to 5 years of experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) software. Experience with ArcGIS a plus
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team both internally and externally.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally to support project work.
• Ability to produce high quality work products that meet and exceed client expectations.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Ability to manage scope, schedule and budgets effectively
• Knowledge of NEPA requirements and processes
• Understanding of the Clean Water Act and Section 404 permitting

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.