Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Program Manager

Terracon; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Program Manager to lead our NSOG EHP compliance portfolio for broadband and telecommunications clients. The role involves national program leadership, regional/local implementation, and development of compliant program materials.

The candidate will guide staff, build client relationships, prepare proposals and reports, and ensure NEPA and related regulations are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, biological, or historic preservation-related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience, which may include advanced study and research in field.
• Ability to develop program guidance, training, templates, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national EHP compliance program for broadband and telecommunications clients.
• Develop program materials and provide leadership on projects.
• Grow and manage the practice area and develop client relationships.
• Train and mentor staff in local offices and on the national team.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and reports in response to client requests.
• Review deliverables for quality following company standards and policies; support EHP compliance marketing.
• Coordinate with BEAD, NTIA, FCC NEPA guidance to ensure compliance across programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, biological, or historic preservation-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

General Responsibilities

Terracon is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Program Manager to join our Team in the National Services Operating Group (NSOG) and manage Terracon’s portfolio of EHP compliance work for broadband and telecommunications clients.This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead a national program as well as local compliance efforts, providing oversight on projects across the country.

This individual must have a strong technical background in EHP compliance and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as well as a working knowledge of Federal Agency-specific NEPA guidance, such as Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding from the National Telecommunications Information Act (NTIA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance via licensing. The candidate will be able to develop programmatic materials and provide leadership and guidance on projects; work with existing staff to develop compliance opportunities locally and regionally; and both grow and manage the practice area. They will serve as a point of contact and provide national support for regional and local EHP compliance endeavors. They will review deliverables for quality following company standards and policies; provide leadership in EHP compliance marketing efforts; maintain existing and develop new client relationships; prepare proposals, cost estimates, and reports; and train, mentor, and direct staff and project professionals within local offices.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• The National Environmental Policy Act
• Clean Water Act (CWA) compliance and permitting
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Section 7 of the endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Floodplain management/permitting
• Executive Orders related to NEPA
• Agency specific NEPA programs, such as BEAD, NTIA, or FCC NEPA compliance
• Other forms of state and local permitting related to NEPA compliance

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Grow and expand existing EHP compliance services
• Develop training, guidance, and templates for NEPA compliance programs
• Train and indirectly oversee staff in local offices as well as directly lead staff on the national team
• Develop strong working relationships with clients
• Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requestsParticipate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies
• Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines
• Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with NEPA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, biological, or historic preservation-related discipline
• Minimum 15 years’ experience, which may include advanced study and research in field
• Ability to develop program guidance, training, templates, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required