Hicks & Company is looking for a highly motivated Community Impacts Specialist/NEPA Specialist to join our talented group in Austin, Texas. This position offers a challenging and important role on a team with a commitment to quality work. We offer great benefits, a positive work environment, and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. To be considered, candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. This is a full-time, salaried position in Austin with travel throughout Texas.

Responsibilities will include:

• Development of Community Impacts Assessments, socioeconomic analyses, and Environmental Justice analyses;
• Participation in a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, including transportation (TxDOT, FAA, etc.), park planning, and local municipality projects;
• Analysis of socioeconomic data (Census data), local and regional planning documents, and other related data sources;
• Site visits and photodocumentation;
• Participation in public involvement efforts;
• Client and agency coordination; and
• Effective collaboration and communication with all team members.

Minimum qualifications and experience include:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable field (environmental science, community and regional planning, etc.)
• Experience in environmental consulting or equivalent public agency employment (minimum 3 years; 5 years preferred);
• An interest in human environment-related issues, including Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act;
• A working knowledge of NEPA and related environmental laws and regulations;
• The ability to write clearly and concisely under a deadline.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and two technical writing samples to info@hicksenv.com or apply at https://hicksenv.com/careers/. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Hicks & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• environmental consulting or equivalent public agency: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person