ERG is hiring a
NEPA and Environmental Planning Specialist

Summary

The job description is for a mid-level NEPA and Environmental Planning Specialist at ERG who will work within multidisciplinary teams to prepare environmental assessments and impact statements. The position requires knowledge of environmental compliance, fostering positive relationships, leading research tasks, project management, and managing or supporting screening-level reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical science, environmental policy, environmental planning, or a related field
• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience, specifically including experience in managing and/or preparing NEPA EAs and EISs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly organize and synthesize project findings and recommendations for a diverse group of stakeholders
• Strong time management skills. Ability to manage and prioritize numerous concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking. Ability to develop high-quality, client-ready deliverables

Responsibilities

• Support or work within multidisciplinary teams supporting the preparation of NEPA Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Apply a working knowledge of compliance with environmental statutes, regulations, and executive orders
• Foster positive working relationships within ERG and with clients
• Lead various research tasks, technical writing, and other planning-related tasks
• Assist with various aspects of projects such as tracking budgets and schedules, monitoring scopes, facilitating meetings, coordinating deliverables, and communicating with clients
• Manage and/or support screening-level reviews to determine the level of NEPA review required for planned federal actions
• Support consultations with local, state, and federal resource management agencies
• Perform desktop-based research and report development and conduct occasional site visits
• Assist with developing and implementing NEPA compliance programs for federal agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have some project management experience including developing project schedules, budgets, and meeting client goals
• Ideal candidates will have experience with Federal, state, and local permitting for infrastructure projects
• Ideal candidates will have background and technical understanding in cultural and historic resources, water quality, marine and ocean resources, and/or visual resources

Benefits

$65,000 - $90,000 a year