NEPA Specialist Environmental Planner

Job Title: NEPA Specialist / Environmental Planner II

Job Summary:
The NEPA Specialist II will work with Senior Project Managers to conduct National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and technical analyses. You will work as a pivotal member of a multi-disciplinary team preparing multiple Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Studies (EISs), and other compliance projects related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and/or Clean Water Act (CWA).

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Manage small- to medium-sized NEPA projects and permitting tasks.
•    Write multiple sections of NEPA documents, such as proposed action, alternatives analysis, and executive summaries. 
•    Prepare and write technical reports, presentations, permit applications, and environmental sections of documents. 
•    Review and edit documents prepared by technical specialists. 
•    Conduct research, develop methodologies, and analyze environmental resource conditions and permitting needs. 
•    Coordinate the development of graphics, maps, and charts to support technical reports and documents. 
•    Communicate with team members and clients and participate collaboratively on project teams.
•    Provide project document quality control, reviewing for sufficiency, technical accuracy, and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
•    Monitor changes in environmental statutes, regulations, and policies.
•    Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 
•    Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Demonstrated skills working closely with project managers, clients, and team participants. 
•    Successful track record in developing and completing assignments.
•    Experience working with local, state, and federal resource agencies. 
•    Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
•    Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
•    Familiarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and other mapping platforms.
•    Environmental resource analysis expertise in one or more specialty 
•    Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance is required. 
•    Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills: 
•    Master’s degree and/or professional certifications (AICP, PMP).
•    Willingness to pursue Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, if not held. 
•    Direct experience with DoD NEPA regulations and projects, Army, Air Force, and Navy NEPA, is desired.
•    Familiarity with project scheduling and project management software.
•    Experience with permitting and mitigation monitoring a plus.
•    Project management (i.e., budget, schedule, scope, quality) or deputy PM experience preferred.

Education and Experience: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, urban planning, environmental science, natural resources or other related area required.
•    Five (5) to ten (10) years relevant NEPA experience and with other environmental regulations such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Water Act (CWA).

Working Conditions:
•    The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of 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 to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work remotely from a home environment. In the field, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. 

Physical Demands: 
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend or crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
•    Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
•    Bending or standing as necessary.

Travel Requirements: 
•    Occasionally

Additional Requirements:
•    Position is subject to satisfactory completion of a background check, and reference check.
•    A valid driver’s license is also required for this position.
•    Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required. 

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.