NEPA Specialist

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement, update, and maintain all reports, assessments, surveys, and studies, necessary to maintain compliance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, Executive Orders, NASA EMD and Center's policies and procedures.
• Conduct Inspections by monitoring and evaluating implementation of NEPA commitments and mitigation measures to ensure compliance.
• Conduct NEPA Training at the required frequency based on NASA NPR, Center Procedures, and as requested from Center's NEPA Manager.
• Conduct preliminary NEPA evaluation of a wide range of proposed JSC programs, projects, and activities for compliance to 14 CFR 1216.305(e) in consultation with proponent and EMD.
• Attend and participate in Construction Permit Review Board (CPRB).
• Create lists of project-specific mitigation commitments that are identified in an Environmental Checklist or REC and track project compliance.
• Attend NEPA NASA Environmental Tracking System (NETS), NASA planning meetings, and NEPA Network teleconferences and provide a summary of the issues and action items discussed during the meeting via email to the designated EMD representative.
• Enter NEPA project data (checklist, RECs, and supplemental documents as appropriate) into NETS, NASA's online NEPA Document Library.
• Prepare work plans and conduct Noise Studies or Surveys and prepare report associated with the study/survey.
• Update and maintain NEPA training slides and ancillary material for instructor-led and web-based training for JSC personnel for annual training/refresher requirement.
• Provide support and participate in environmental audits, annual internal assessments, and other audits and inspections.
• Attend Construction of Facilities meetings and provide a written summary of the issues and action items discussed during the meeting to the designated EMD representative.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Experience ensuring JSC programs are in compliance with environmental planning considerations, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), wetlands, natural resources, coastal zone resources, and floodplains management.
• Experience providing comprehensive support for NEPA to ensure environmental planning is implemented for compliance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, NASA Policy Directives (NPDs), NASA Policy Requirements (NPRs), as well as Center level requirements and/or related agreements.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and address any issues that may arise during the waste management process, minimizing risks and preventing accidents.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.
• Experience & Education: A minimum of three (3) years of Environmental Planning, NEPA or related experience is required. A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, or in a related field is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks.
• Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements).
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary.
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights.
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness.
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times.