Environmental Professional (SME III)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform expert evaluations of Phase I ESAs and Limited Environmental Due Diligence Transaction Screens per 40 CFR 312 and ASTM E1527/E2247, including site reconnaissance and records reviews.
• Recommend liability protections and acquisition decisions to BIA Regional Directors, with strategic planning for fiscal discipline and resource assessment.
• Collaborate with BIA staff on interpreting AAI regulations and coordinating with the Office of the Solicitor for legal reviews, resolving complex contractual issues.
• Ensure assessments meet technical accuracy and comprehensiveness for non-commercial properties in Indian Country, providing detailed expert knowledge.
• Maintain tracking systems, prepare editable reports in Microsoft Word adhering to 59 IAM 5 guidelines, and support budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Provide thought leadership in technical reporting, travel management, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration for pre-acquisition environmental support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 6 years of industry experience as an Environmental Professional per 40 CFR 312.10(b) and 33 CFR 137.25.
• Certification in ASTM standards and Phase I ESA methodologies.
• Expertise in CERCLA, OPA, and Fee-to-Trust processes.
• Ability to travel nationwide (including Alaska) - up to 45-50% during some months, with other periods having little or no travel; valid driver's license and security clearances required.
• SOC Code: 19-2041 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists).