Senior NEPA Specialist

Role Accountabilities

• Lead and manage multi-firm, multi-task, interdisciplinary team task orders and contracts for infrastructure planning studies.
• Prepare NEPA documents for minor programmatic projects to complex Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets;
• Interface with and maintain client relationships;
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required Qualifications:
• 7-10 years’ experience in serving as a seller-doer with Departments of Transportation
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, policy, a biological or physical science, or economics
• Key Attributes:
• Proven success in delivering minor to complex environmental projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must work well in a collaborative environment
• Desired Qualifications:
• Master’s degree and related project planning or niche discipline used in NEPA analysis
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations
• Registration as certified planner (AICP) with the American Institute of Certified Planners or registration as a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) with the Association of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
• Proficiency with ProjectWise, Primavera, and other software programs that provide value within the project management and planning contract contexts
• Related experience for other state departments of transportation in the South

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K
• STD (Short Term Disability), LTD (Long Term Disability), AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment), life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,500 - $135,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Schedule

Nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO that accrue per year.