Natural Resources Specialist I

Natural Resources Specialist I

Oklahoma City, OK

IDj-10792Posted 10/11/2024

Job Summary 

The Natural Resources Specialist I plays a key role on the Environmental Team within the Infrastructure and Environment (I&E) Vertical at Chloeta supporting resource management and conservation initiatives for client environmental consulting needs. Candidates must possess a background in either Ecology, Forestry, Rangeland Management or Wildlife Management and be able to contribute to a high performing team in completing National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other environmental related compliance duties.   

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Job Classification: Permanent; Full Time

Duty Station: Oklahoma City, OK   

Compensation

Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation 

amount based on experience or business needs 

 Salary per year: $63,091.00-$73,838.17 

 Pay commensurate with experience  

•  FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Exempt  

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies, tribes, and the public in helping clients meet compliance requirements and develop strategies for resource management and conservation.   
• Prepare environmental technical reports such as community impact assessments, Biological Assessments (BA) and Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMP). 
• Support the execution of extensive environmental compliance, climate change initiatives, and provide expertise for facilities planning, design, construction, operation, and sustainment for federal projects. 
• Utilize knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal environmental regulation to provide clients turnkey environmental compliance as part of an interdisciplinary team.  
• Assess, disclose, and document impacts of proposed engineering actions to the public through Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), EAs, and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
• Maintain expertise in NEPA, including tracking regulatory changes and agency best practices.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team. Maintain productive and mutually beneficial working relationships with clients and partners and actively promote new business development efforts with an emphasis on environmental projects and related work. 
• Participate with other environmental professionals, such as GIS specialists, biologists, geologists, engineers, environmental scientists, Tribal Historical Preservation Officers (THPOs), etc. to complete tasks. 
• Prepare and present reports and proposals that detail findings, conservation plans, and resource management strategies.  
• Assist Business Development by analyzing requests for proposals and providing feedback on the level of effort required for proposed environmental contracts. 
• Provide guidance to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industries, or the public. 
• Review and study environmental technical standards, guidelines, and regulations to remain abreast of industry trends.  
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Required Skills/Abilities 

Ability to review, edit, and finalize a variety of technical environmental documents for clarity and consistency and to proofread and correct errors based on client-approved style guides. 

Ability to simultaneously review and edit multiple documents at varying stages of the document writing process. 

Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel.  

Ability to effectively manage time to meet deliverable targets and deadlines, work well under time constraints, balance multiple priorities, and track progression of various documents concurrently.  

Excellent technical writing/editing and strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Ability to compile and evaluate information, presenting the results clearly and concisely to various audiences.  

Education and Experience 

Required: Bachelor’s degree in forestry, rangeland ecology, wildlife management, natural resources, ecology, or closely related field  

Preferred: at least three (3) years’ relevant experience  

Preferred: Graduate coursework in forestry, rangeland ecology, wildlife management, natural resources, ecology, or closely related field 

Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Project and Smartsheet  

Physical Requirements 

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. 

Benefits 

Eligible employees receive the following benefits: 

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 

Health Savings Account (HSA) 

MD LIVE 

Paid Annual Leave/PTO 

Paid Sick Leave 

Paid Holidays 

401(k) 

Voluntary Life Insurance 

Accident Insurance 

Short Term Disability 

Long Term Disability 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Pre-employment Requirements 

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings:  government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check.  In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work.  Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process. 

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice. 

EEO Statement 

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

About Chloeta 

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.