DescriptionWho we areHere at KLJ, we are Safe, Inclusive, Learners, Performers and Owners. We care you get home safely. Every person matters. we encourage personal and professional growth. We celebrate performance. As a 100% employee owned firm, your decisions and efforts will help shape OUR great company.

　　Why work at KLJKLJ Engineering might be just the company you have been looking for. We are the perfect size - not so big that you become a number, not so small that our resources are limited. Here, you can be you, in all your engineering, surveying, planning and scientist glory. Just as you are. We embrace how much you love engineering, because we love it too. We love it when a road curves just right, when we see a familiar water tower on our drive home, or when we consider the fiber in the ground connects us to our friends and family. If you are looking to join a great firm, with amazing technical talent, we know just the place, here at KLJ.

　　Your Growth OpportunityAs an Environmental Specialist I, you will assist with environmental services including field surveys, document writing and/or permitting to acquire environmental clearance for KLJ client projects.

　　Conduct environmental field surveys and environmental planning work under supervision of a project manager or task leadAssist with creating reports, documents, permits and other dataAccountable for following direction, meeting quality expectations, and timeliness of fieldwork and/or report documentation completion to meet client and company expectationsEnsure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards Utilize effective written and oral communicationWhat You're Responsible ForDemonstrates an understanding of environmental concepts to complete basic tasks for storm water inspections.Follows specific instructions from direct supervision for field inspectionsMay attend meetings with senior staff either internally or externally with federal, state, and local agenciesEnsure proactive understanding of priorities on an ongoing basis.What You'll NeedFour-year degree in an environmental related fieldMust have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motorized vehiclesPreferences:

　　Previous experience using GPS units and GIS softwareFamiliarity with soil, vegetation, and/or wildlife survey methodologyBasic understanding of organic chemistry and water qualityThe ability to work in remote settings and operate a 4WD vehicle Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to:

　　Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawlUse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and armsTalk or hear and communicate clearlyThe employee must:

　　Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per dayFrequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

　　What else you need to know The salary for this position is expected to range between $21-28/hour. This estimated salary represents the middle of the range. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity.

　　At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, and employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you the options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.

　　All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

　　KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

　　Position will be posted until filled.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.