Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EDGE Engineering and Science, LLC provides environmental consulting and compliance solutions across multiple practice areas. The NEPA Project Manager will independently prepare and manage legally defensible NEPA documents and technical studies, coordinate with agencies, clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, and support permitting, public meetings, quality control, and staff training.
Responsibilities
- Conduct NEPA impact analyses for a wide range of public projects and develop the appropriate level of NEPA documentation
- Manage the preparation of legally sound NEPA documents (i.e., EISs, EAs, and categorical exclusions) and other environmental compliance documents (e.g., biological assessments)
- Participate in the authorship of various sections of the applicable NEPA document
- When needed, oversee the preparation of NEPA documents prepared by subconsultants and provide QA/QC for deliverables
- Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies and the public in helping clients meet compliance requirements, effectively communicate project details, and record stakeholder input, including developing presentations and facilitating agency and public meetings
- Stay updated on the latest developments and best practices in NEPA law, regulation, policy, and guidance
- Collaborates with Project Managers, Project Teams, clients, and other stakeholders to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and execution
- Provide technical support for environmental permitting processes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, geology, planning, or similar
- A minimum of 7-10 years of NEPA experience, or comparable writing and document development experience
- A deep understanding of NEPA and the intersection of NEPA with other environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historical Preservation Act
- 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 research, analytical, writing, oral communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel as needed for client events, conferences, and other business-related engagements
- Master's degree preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
- Employer matched 401(k) plan.
- Annual performance bonus program.
- Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within 6 years of start date.
- Competitive maternity leave.
- Paid time off.
- Career growth opportunities, including promotion from within.
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