NEPA Specialist | Manager

Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc.a Davey company has an opening for an EnvironmentalScientist withseven (7) to ten (10) plus years of relevant experience specializing in NationalEnvironmental Policy (NEPA) and wetland permittingto join our Hampton Roads Virginia position will serve as a liaison between regulatory agencies and clients for regulatoryauthorizations with a heavy emphasis on quality control mentoring staff technical writing and document preparation for NEPA and permit application preparation.

Job Duties

• Preparation of NEPA documents including Programmatic Categorical Exclusions (PCEs) Categorical Exclusions (CEs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) and other related planning documents including Virginia Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) with a focus VDOTs Locally Administered Projects (LAP) program and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) documents.
• Mentoring and collaboration with junior staff to produce final documents.
• Client coordination and project oversight as needed.
• Additional tasks may include permit application preparation for 401/404 Clean Water Act Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program and Virginia Marine Resources Commission authorizations or other natural resources work as needed.

Salary Range: $75000$110000/- per year depending on experience qualifications and overall fit for the position.

Required

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Planning Biology Ecology Natural Resources Management or related field. A Masters Degree is preferred.
• Experience preparing and managing NEPA documents for a wide range of federal agencies including agency scoping and coordination impacts analysis and public involvement. Virginia experience is a must.
• Experience preparing and managing NEPA documents for VDOTs Locally Administered Projects (LAP) program and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of: Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act Section 7 National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Coastal Zone Management Act Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and other laws and regulations relevant to the NEPA and impact assessment process.
• Experience with wetland delineations hazardous materials investigations (Phase I or II Environmental Site Assessments) and/or air and noise evaluation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams).

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous personnel projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated success working with a diverse client base in both public and private sectors as well as the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced and must be able to communicate clearly with staff and clients.

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.