NEPA Planner (Fremont-Winema National Forest)

The Great Basin Institute (GBI) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service on the Fremont-Winema National Forest (Fre-Win) is seeking a NEPA Planner to support the Forests environmental planning and project analysis needs. The planner will work directly with Fre-Win staff to assist in the development and review of NEPA documents for a variety of resource and land management projects. Responsibilities include contributing to project development preparing sections of environmental analyses coordinating with resource specialists public engagement and assisting with the organization and tracking of project documentation. The ideal candidate will have past experience doing NEPA with the U.S. Forest Service and possess a working knowledge of federal environmental law and public land management policy along with familiarity of best management practices enabling them to effectively support NEPA processes and collaborative project work. This position is remote/flexible with a requirement to engage in-person at a Ranger District or Supervisors office located on the Forest (as needed) but no more than 12 times per year with advanced notification prior to travel. Reporting and in-person engagements with the Fre-Win will be coordinated by the Forest Service POC (not GBI) for this position.

Essential Job Functions may include the following:

1. Apply understanding of federal state and local regulatory requirements to determine the permitting strategy for projects;
2. Lead or support interdisciplinary teams to complete Categorical Exclusions Environmental Assessments Environmental Impact Statements and other permitting or consultation documents;
3. Analyze environmental impacts from project activities and develop written descriptions of impacts for environmental documents;
4. Review and interpret highly technical reports on a variety of subjects (air quality cultural resources biology geology hazardous materials historic resources hydrology etc.) and summarize in non-technical language understandable to a layperson;
5. Coordinate public engagement including meetings travel logistics project newsletters notices public announcements and related activities;
6. Contribute to partnership development activities including partner relations and proposal development for new project work;
7. Contribute to GBIs broader NEPA Program capacity and participate in strategic development opportunities.

To perform this job successfully employees must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous experience doing NEPA with the U.S. Forest Service (2 years minimum);
• Experience successfully managing and preparing environmental documents and associated technical studies;
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the editing oversight and preparation of technical reports;
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and creative environment;
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic;
• Excellent oral writing communication presentation strategic thinking and people skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with and an understanding of the environmental regulatory framework for the Cascades and Great Basin regions including applicable state and federal laws;
• Experience in forestry fire and fuels or other related projects for forest health and post-fire recovery;
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS Pro);
• Experience in environmental consulting;
• Masters Degree in Environmental Sciences Cultural Resources Urban Planning Geology Biological Sciences or related field (plus).

LOCATION

This position is remote/flexible with a requirement to engage in-person at a Ranger District or Supervisors office located on the Forest(as needed) but no more than 12 times per year with advanced notification prior to travel. Reporting and in-person engagements with the Fre-Win will be coordinated by the Forest Service POC (not GBI) for this position.

The Fremont-Winema National Forest spans a broad and diverse landscape across south-central Oregon encompassing mixed conifer and ponderosa pine forests extensive sagebrush and grassland ecosystems large wetland and lake complexes and the prominent volcanic and fault-block formations characteristic of the region. This setting provides a dynamic environment for resource management and project planning. The Forest includes major features such as the Warner Mountains the Fremont National Recreation Trail Summer Lake Basin and other expansive public lands that support a wide range of recreation opportunities. While the position is not based in Reno NV selected candidates are hired through GBI (based in Reno NV) and benefit from GBIs regional networks resources and professional support across the Intermountain West.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting annual salary equivalent is $63163 - $82108. In addition to a competitive base salary this full-time onsite position includes company paid comprehensive medical dental (with option to upgrade in coverage) and vision insurance as well as $25000 Life/AD&D policy. Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies are available and voluntary Life/AD&D policies for family members. Mental health support resources are employer provided as is 401(k) retirement savings with up to 4% GBI match competitive PTO accrual paid holidays (12 per year) and family leave. Total compensation package is $72369.08 - $92071.88per year DOE. This exciting role contributes to GBIs significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research education and conservation.

TO APPLY

Please submit an up-to-date resume a one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume and contact information for three professional references to the unique application link. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position please contact

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands stand walk bend and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat cold and temperature changes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.