Senior NEPA Project Manager III Job at Sealaska, Seattle, WA

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  • Sealaska
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Title: Senior NEPA Project Manager III

Job Summary:
Sealaska Remediation Solutions (SRS) is seeking a full-time Senior NEPA Project Manager who will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of large, complex environmental projects for our Federal Clients, such as the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and will be responsible for the successful and profitable outcome of those projects. Projects will include Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Phase I and Phase II Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS), Natural Resource Assessments, Hazardous Materials Management, and Regulatory Compliance with Federal and state regulations, most notably the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The environmental consulting projects may involve field and laboratory sampling, data collection and analysis protocols, and logistical support for field studies. The Senior NEPA Project Manager will oversee top-level client communications and spend most of their time working on projects. Participation in Business Development activities will be required through client relationship development, proposal preparation, and representing SRS at select industry events. Close communication and collaboration with the Senior Director of Environmental Programs is necessary to achieve the strategic business objectives of the Environmental unit. Functional responsibilities are described below.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•Serve as manager of environmental consulting projects and contracts with key federal customers such as the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
•Communicate openly and frequently with clients during projects to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently and to the client's satisfaction. Prepare, conduct, and document all progress reviews and other meetings.
•Execute planning for projects, including development of the project scope, staffing plans, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project. Prepare cost estimates and budgets for the project.
•Support completion of complex projects, such as NEPA documents with an emphasis on environmental assessments, consultations for ESA and NHPA, and permit applications for Section 404 and 401 of the CWA.
•Conduct document and data reviews and write technical documents (Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives [DOPAAs], Environmental Assessments [EAs], Environmental Impact Statements [EISs], Findings of No Significant Impact [FONSIs, Findings of No Practicable Alternatives [FONPA, Records of Decision [RODs), Section 106 and 7 Consultation packages, etc.).
•Help ensure that required environmental impact analyses are conducted pursuant to the NEPA and the Council of Environmental Quality regulations, when required by federal, state, and local governments.
•Write technical reports and provide project document quality control; reviewing for sufficiency, technical accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
•Assist in the preparation of project management plans
•Engage in regular coordination with internal project teams to ensure schedules remain on track
•Assist in the development of environmental studies in consultation with project managers and technical staff.
•Monitor changes in environmental statutes, regulations, and policies and advise the leadership team regarding relevant current and pending environmental compliance requirements.
•Contribute to a variety of federal and state NEPA and planning documents, including permitting applications.
•Develop and maintaining strong relationships with the Department of Defense (DoD) clients to maximize contract and project opportunities.
•Meet with key clients and potential clients to promote capabilities and foster client relationships.
•Support preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and business development materials
•Execute and track all personal time expenditures in a manner consistent with meeting utilization objectives.
•Duties may be updated from time to time to better reflect current workload conditions

Required Skills/Abilities:
•In-depth knowledge of NEPA requirements and experience with implementation of NEPA, including successful completion of EAs and EISs is required.
•Familiarity with natural and cultural resource management plans (INRMP, ICRMP, IPMP, ISMP, ESMP) and Master Planning is required.
•Prior experience conducting NEPA document reviews and writing technical documents (DOPAAs, EAs, EISs, FONSIs, FONPAs, RODs) is required.
•Data collection, environmental impact analysis, and report writing is required.
•Experience writing multiple sections of NEPA documents is required.
•Direct experience preparing noise analyses within NEPA documents is desired.
•Direct experience preparing air quality/greenhouse gas analyses within NEPA documents is desired.
•Direct experience preparing transportation/traffic analyses within NEPA documents is desired.
•Direct experience preparing utilities/infrastructure analyses within NEPA documents is desired.
•Familiarity with National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 and Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation under NEPA is desired.
•Direct experience with DoD NEPA regulations and projects, Army, Air Force, and Navy NEPA, is desired.
•Relationships with DOD customers preferred.

Education and Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field in science. Master's degree is preferred.
•Minimum of 15 years of experience in a related field.
•Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) is required.
•Professional technical licensure (e.g. PG, PE, CEP, etc.) is preferred.
•Minimum of 5-10 years of experience managing projects for federal customers such as the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
•Proficiency with and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) earned value management, large DOD contracts, government contracting, and project management.
•Experience managing projects with Primavera P6 is desired.

Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work remotely from a home environment. In the field, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time.

Physical Demands:
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend or crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
•Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
•Bending or standing as necessary.

Travel Requirements:
•Occasionally

Additional Requirements:
•Position is subject to satisfactory completion of a background check, and reference check.
•A valid driver's license is also required for this position.
•Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Review the Benefits associated with this position:
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Sealaska Remediation Solutions, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Sealaska Remediation Solutions, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Remediation Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*

*"Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $125,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $145,000.00

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