Tribal NEPA Specialist - Staff Scientist

Role Description

This is a remote position. The Tribal NEPA Specialist will support Onterris work with Tribal Nations to foster meaningful collaboration with Tribal communities, champion internal cultural proficiency, and establish respectful partnerships. We are seeking candidates experienced with NEPA and Fee-to-Trust projects who will be responsible for supporting the development and management of environmental projects focusing on sustainability and conservation.

• Work with a project team to coordinate project tasks.
• Assist with maintaining project workflow.
• Utilize database software to administer information by updating project status.
• Manage electronic project documents.
• Communicate effectively and meet client expectations.
• Manage projects/processes and work independently with limited supervision.
• Coach and review the work of team members.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $70,500 to $95,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Provide deputy/assistant project management and environmental planning knowledge for tribal fee-to-trust projects.
• Support on environmental impact analysis, coordination of biological and cultural assessment, NEPA and/or CEQA research and document production.
• Coordinate relationship-building and bolster our reputation as a trusted ally with Tribal Nation partners/clients.
• Implement transparent and consistent communications with Tribal governments and Indigenous Communities on various environmental projects.
• Assist in data gathering and write sections for CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Assist with preparing permit applications and coordinate with consultants and project team members.
• Interface with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Assist Project Managers with budget, schedule tracking, and other project management duties.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in environmental planning.
• NEPA experience writing EAs and/or EISs working with Tribal Nations.
• Experience developing Fee-to-Trust applications for Tribal Nations.
• Direct experience and knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Assisting in research for NEPA and CEQA planning documents.
• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of technical sections for NEPA documents and environmental permits (CWA 404/401, NHPA 106, ESA Section 7).
• Preferred experience with Tribal Nations and their environmental needs.
• Experience with preparing technical reports.
• Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities.
• Focus on detail-orientation skills and capable of managing large data sets.
• Self-starting, team-oriented professionals with excellent written and communication skills.
• Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.

Requirements

• While performing the job's responsibilities, the employee may be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from the floor of supplies and materials weighing no more than 30 pounds.
• Work may involve some bending, standing, or walking.
• Out-of-office site visits could potentially have more strenuous physical demands.
• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Possible work environments could include normal office working conditions in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• The position may involve local travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $70,500 to $95,000.
• Annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.