NEPA Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the NEPA compliance framework for USDA projects, programs, and initiatives.

• Perform environmental assessments and develop environmental impact statements.

• Collaborate with USDA program directors, agency representatives, and external partners.

• Manage the scoping, planning, scheduling, and budgeting of NEPA reviews.

• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of environmental documentation.

• Supervise environmental consultants and contractors, assess deliverables, and maintain quality assurance.

• Liaise with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies for interagency reviews and consultations.

• Organize and facilitate public meetings, hearings, and comment periods.

• Examine environmental data, scientific research, and technical reports.

• Formulate and propose mitigation strategies, integrating them into project design and execution.

• Draft EAs, EISs, FONSIs, and RODs in line with NEPA standards.

• Ensure that environmental documentation is precise, comprehensive, and transparent.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, natural resources management, environmental planning, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental planning, NEPA compliance, or similar positions.

• In-depth knowledge of NEPA regulations, guidelines, procedures, and other federal environmental laws.

• Exceptional project management abilities, including the skill to juggle multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Experience in conducting environmental assessments, impact analyses, and public engagement activities.

• Familiarity with environmental science principles, data analysis methods, and mitigation approaches.

• Competence in project management software, GIS (geographic information systems), and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Advanced expertise in Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, data analysis tools, and Visio.

• Capability to quickly adapt to new tools as required.

• NEPA certification or AICP certification is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the flexibility to work remotely.

• Full-time employment opportunities are available.

• Chance to collaborate with diverse teams across private, public, and social sectors.

• Opportunities for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

• Engaging work where your skills have a significant impact and contribute to meaningful outcomes.