What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist position at Kapur & Associates?
About Kapur:
Kapur & Associates is a well-established, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.
Position Overview:
Kapur is seeking an experienced Natural Resources Project Manager to join our team in Burlington, WI. The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate various natural resource projects. This position requires a strong background in natural resources management, project management, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage natural resource projects from initiation to completion
- Conduct wetland delineations and assist with field data documentation and interpretation.
- Prepare agency permit applications for local, state, and federal permits, including shoreland, wetland, and waterway permitting.
- Assist with WPDES (Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) construction, municipal, and high capacity well permitting and compliance oversight.
- Design and implement erosion and sediment control plans.
- Conduct NHI (threatened/endangered/special concern species) review and habitat assessments.
- Assist with technical report writing and scientific reporting.
- Utilize GPS technology for field data collection and mapping.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, botany, ecology, watershed management, or hydrogeology.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in natural resources management, environmental consulting, or related field
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments and conducting fieldwork.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document and interpret field data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally within the state of Wisconsin.
Kapur is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000
