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Hanson Professional Services Inc. Environmental Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time Environmental Specialist position in the Infrastructure Market Unit in our Indianapolis, Indiana office.
About Us
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm of more than 400 employees providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the USA.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Responsible for preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-related environmental documents including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements and interfacing with various state and federal resource agencies. The candidate will also be responsible for conducting field surveys for threatened and endangered species habitat, wetlands, streams and tree identification. This position will require the preparation of permit applications and determinations/delineations for wetlands and other environmental resources to support environmental permitting.
Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Excellent technical writing capabilities
Proficiency in computer skills and GIS
Soft Skills:
Must exhibit excellent attention to details
Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills
Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external client bases
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or Environmental-related field required
A Master’s degree in the environmental field preferred
Minimum of 0-8 years of NEPA and/or Section 404 permitting experience preferred
Experience in INDOT NEPA documentation preferred
Completion of a wetland delineation training course preferred
Working Conditions:
Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments
Collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
Must be willing to work overtime to meet project demands when needed
Benefits
Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs
Want to know more? Visit our benefits page (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for all the details.
Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition
And so much more!
As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
EEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERAN
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.
At Hanson, our people are what distinguishes us.
Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the United States. With innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients the best possible results.
Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects; but small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.