Visual Resource Assessment Specialist

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

We are currently seeking a Visual Resource Assessment Specialist to support a variety of projects in a dynamic environmental consulting environment in our experienced energy practice. This practice includes routing, siting, analysis, and permitting of fossil fuel, wind, and solar electric power generation, electric transmission lines and substations, natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, and other related facilities.

The role will support the development of proposals, cost estimates, the completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement approaches for visual resource impact assessment for energy projects across the United States
• Travel to project locations and complete visual resource inventories
• Work with on staff GIS staff and Visualization Specialists to develop photographic simulations, line of sight graphics, and infographics to support visual resource assessment for permitting documents as well as public outreach efforts
• Develop mitigation strategies such as screening plans
• Support energy facility siting, permitting, task coordination, public outreach, as well as budget and project tracking for general environmental planning and visual resource management tasks
• Assist with preparing and producing permit documents and permit applications for federal, state, local agencies and jurisdictions
• Support the development of environmental studies and resource analysis
• Explain complex technical concepts in simple terms for several audiences

Candidate will support the development including, but not limited, to the following:

• Visual resource impact assessments & visual resource inventories
• Land use permit applications
• Critical Issues Analysis reports
• Environmental analysis documentation
• Siting & routing studies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture
• 3-5 years of demonstrated work experience visual resource assessments
• Training and experience applying Bureau of Land Management Visual Resource Management techniques to projects on federal and private lands
• Competency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud desired
• Demonstrated writing abilities, organizational skills, competency with basic business computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Possess the ability to act independently with task management roles, have a strong attention to detail, and a proven commitment to quality management, continuous improvement and client satisfaction
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, coordinate effectively with others, and work independently within a team are important characteristics for this position
• Ability and interest in working as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment with the capability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Willingness and ability to travel

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech or like us on Facebook. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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