NEPA Specialist- SCEP

Lindahl Reed, Inc.

  • Full time
  • 2 months ago
  • Golden,CO
  • OnSite

Job Description

Title: NEPA Specialist
Location: Golden, CO or Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid
Salary: $75,000-$95,000/year
Experience: 5+ years in professional experience
Education: Bachelors Degree in relevant field (project management, sustainable energy, earth science, energy management, or other related discipline)
Date Updated: September 27, 2024
Company Description
Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, engineering and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, institutional, and commercial customers nationwide. We offer expertise in the health, energy, and environmental markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions allow clients to work smarter and gain unique insights and understanding into their organization as well as improve decision-making to help meet their mission, business, compliance, and operational challenges now and into the future. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what’s right, what’s smart, and what works.
Description/Job Summary
Lindahl Reed is hiring a NEPA Specialist to support the Department of Energys (DOE) State and Community Energy Program (SCEP). Support includes project management, technical document review, research and development analysis support, and facilitation services and meeting support for all NEPA and environmental matters.
Ideal candidate would have excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills; project management experience; interest in energy (especially renewable energy and energy efficiency measures) and related technologies.
Position Responsibilities
  • Conduct NEPA and environmental compliance reviews, provide technical review and analysis of existing preliminary documents to support drafts of the following documents: NEPA Categorical Exclusion (CX) Determinations, Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Supplement Analyses, Sufficiency Reviews, Mitigation Action Plans and Interim Action analyses. This may include drafting documents for public meetings or public hearings
  • Perform an environmental analysis of recipient information and data, and use this data to develop draft NEPA determinations. This may include data gathering and data clarification with Technology Project Officer and project recipients, using Google Earth, other federal agency maps, outreach and possible consultation with other federal agencies.
  • Attend and document the results of assigned meetings, hearings and phone calls to include but not limited to: NEPA meetings, hearings, and conference calls; public scoping meetings, information meetings and public hearings on an EIS or EA; conduct phone interviews with recipients and/or contractors preparing NEPA documents; and support NEPA personnel in FOA Requirements Document meetings, concept paper reviews, development of draft Statement of Project Objectives, and development of NEPA provisions for award terms and conditions as requested
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree in relevant field (project management, sustainable energy, earth science, energy management, or other related discipline)
  • >5 years experience
  • Knowledgeable of NEPA and crosscutting environmental laws, regulations, policies and guidance applicable to the preparation of NEPA documents and associated environmental reports
  • Excellent communication skills verbal and written
  • Professional attitude
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Self-starter, an ability to work both independently and as part of a highly dynamic collaborative team
  • Ability to balance multiple long and short-term projects and competing priorities
  • Comfortable switching between projects of various levels of urgency and handling new projects as they arise
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable of NEPA requirements and proficient in the preparation of Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
  • Proficient in consulting with federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with multiple federal agencies and State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs)
  • Creative problem solving
Benefits
The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:
  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Company paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development
By applying for hybrid work, you are able to set up your own ergonomic work environment.
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidates reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reeds sole discretion.
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