Senior NEPA and Environmental Planning Specialist

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking a Senior NEPA and Environmental Planning Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of planners and compliance specialists within our Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment service area. This team provides a wide range of planning services to Federal and State clients that require expertise in impact assessments, program implementation, studies and consultations, and public outreach and involvement.

This position is full-time and can be performed remotely or in a hybrid work environment at either of ERG’s Chantilly, VA or Arlington, VA offices. The position requires occasional visits to client sites.

Job Description:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of environmental impact assessments (i.e., NEPA Environmental Assessments [EAs], Environmental Impact Statements [EISs], and state-level impact assessments).
• Manage projects to meet client goals and expectations and foster positive client relationships.
• Lead various aspects of projects such as tracking budgets and schedules, monitoring scopes, facilitating meetings, coordinating deliverables, and communicating with clients.
• Lead the development of strategies for project-specific environmental impact assessments and provide expert technical direction and oversight for the completion of those assessments.
• Provide working- to expert-level guidance related to compliance with environmental statutes, regulations, and executive orders, including but not limited to the National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.
• Support the development of agency-specific NEPA programs, including developing standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training.
• Lead consultations and public outreach with local, state, and federal resource management agencies.
• Perform desktop-based research and report development and conduct occasional site visits.
• Advise and mentor junior to mid-level staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical science, environmental or civil engineering, environmental policy, environmental planning, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, specifically including experience in managing and/or preparing NEPA EAs and EISs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly organize and synthesize project findings and recommendations for a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills. Ability to manage and prioritize numerous concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking. Ability to develop high-quality, client-ready deliverables.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in compliance with NEPA.
• Ideal candidates will have project management experience including developing project schedules, budgets, and meeting client goals.
• Ideal candidates will have experience with Federal, state, and local permitting for infrastructure projects.
• Ideal candidates will have background and technical understanding in cultural and historic resources, water quality, marine and ocean resources, or visual resources.

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

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As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.