Environmental Analyst - NEPA & EBS, Joint Base Andrews, MD

Colorado State University; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks an Environmental Analyst specializing in NEPA/EBS to support ANGRC at Joint Base Andrews, MD. You will prepare EBS documents, review analyses, and ensure compliance with AFMAN and DAFI regulations while coordinating with legal and program SMEs.

The role involves site assessments, table-top briefings, and supporting ANG installations in scoping contracts or developing in-house EBS, with a background in environmental planning and strong technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical experience with environmental planning/NEPA.
• Experience writing, editing, and reviewing environmental documents.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) documentation and conduct site assessments.
• Review EBS surveys for completeness and provide comments.
• Interpret EBS information and ensure regulatory compliance (AFMAN/DAFI).
• Participate in Real Property Tabletop briefings at SME level.
• Support ANG installations in scoping contracts and in-house EBS.
• Coordinate with NEPA SMEs, contractors, and other personnel to ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources Management, or related field

Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources Management, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Database management

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

This Environmental Analyst – National Environmental Policy Act/Environmental Baseline Surveys (NEPA/EBS) will provide technical expertise and support to the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) Plans and Requirements Branch at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, with a primary focus on the EBS Program. They will provide environmental expertise, analysis, and technical review. The Environmental Analyst – NEPA/EBS will be responsible for preparing EBS documents, interpreting EBS documents, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidance, and will coordinate with General Counsel on legal sufficiency of contracted documents.

The role supports ANG installations in scoping contract or developing in-house EBS in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations. They will participate in Real Property Tabletop briefings to help ascertain the level, if any, of Environmental Baseline Survey documentation required for Real Property transactions. They will edit and update Real Property Tabletop Memoranda for Record.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS) documentation, including conducting site assessments and interviews.
• Review EBS surveys for completeness, evaluate environmental resource areas, and provide technical and editorial comments.
• Interpret information within EBS documents and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidance, including Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 32-7002 and Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 32-7067.
• Participate in Real Property Tabletop briefings and review EBS actions at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) level.
• Provide support to Air National Guard (ANG) installations in scoping contracts or developing in-house EBS documents in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Administer VEMO National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requests from ANG installations, including Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP), Categorical Exclusion (CatEx), Environmental Assessment (EA), and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) documents.
• Provide timely technical and compliance support and coordinate with NEPA Program SMEs, contractors, and other personnel to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires),
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.

Supervision:

• Does not supervise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources Management, or related field.
• Five or more years of technical experience with environmental planning/analysis, NEPA, and/or Air Force Instruction (or equivalent).
• Proven experience writing, editing, and reviewing environmental documents.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability, clear communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project schedules.
• A thorough understanding of most standard computer programs, as well as proficiency in database management and SharePoint systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience completing Phase 1 Environmental Baseline Surveys
• Direct experience working with Air Force instructions, directives, guidance, and processes related to NEPA, EIAP and Environmental Baseline Surveys, such as 32 CFR Part 989 and AFI 32-7020.
• Prior experience with ANG Virtual Environmental Management Office (VEMO), Air Force eDash, and other DoD database management systems.
• Project management and/or process management certification (e.g.PMP, Learn Six Sigma, etc.)

Salary Range

95000-115000

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,CSUconducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.