Environmental Planner

Osage LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

AD&D insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid time off

Other supplemental policies

Job summary

Osage Nation Environmental Solutions, LLC (ONES) seeks an Environmental Planner at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to provide environmental planning, NEPA/EIAP analyses, and resources expertise for DoW policy and Pacific region projects.

The role supports senior DoD environmental programs, coordinating with USPACOM and other stakeholders, traveling across the Pacific AOR as needed, and ensuring MILCON and troop projects meet environmental requirements on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biological sciences, ecology, conservation science or related field.
• At least three years of natural resources and/or NEPA experience.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule and manage work independently.
• Excellent communication, public speaking and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access, and applicable government databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance supporting installation, regional and enterprise environmental program management, natural and cultural resource programs, and water quality initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate environmental planning for installations, posture projects and Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) projects across the PACAF AOR.
• Ensure environmental requirements, particularly natural and cultural resources, are identified in advance to enable MILCON and troop construction projects to be executed on schedule.
• Facilitate, track and coordinate environmental requirements with stakeholders across USPACOM, JTF Micronesia, Joint Region Marianas and Joint Posture Management Office.
• Assist with host nation environmental planning, site and private land access, regulator coordination and mitigation development.
• Notify leadership when environmental requirements may impact MILCON timelines and provide recommendations.

Skills

Prioritization

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/ ec ology/ conservation science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Osage Nation Environmental Solutions, LLC (ONES) is seeking an Environmental Planner at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. This position supports the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 2 Environmental (Det 2/CEIE) program, providing environmental planning, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and natural and cultural resources technical assistance to ensure Air Force and Space Force installations, including projects at “places without bases,” across the Pacific region remain in compliance with environmental laws and DoW policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance supporting installation, regional and enterprise-wide environmental program management, natural and cultural resource programs, and water quality initiatives. Areas of focus include the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP), NEPA, Sikes Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Coordinate and facilitate environmental planning for installations, posture projects and Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) projects, including projects planned for “places without bases,” throughout the PACAF area of responsibility (AOR).
• Ensure environmental requirements, particularly natural and cultural resources, are clearly identified in advance to enable military construction (MILCON) and troop construction projects to be executed on schedule.
• Facilitate, track and coordinate environmental requirements with stakeholders, including USPACOM, Joint Task Force Micronesia, Joint Region Marianas and Joint Posture Management Office. Support environmental planning, EIAP/NEPA analysis, contractor access and logistics planning across the AOR, including remote and austere locations.
• Assist with host nation environmental planning, site and private land access, local guide and equipment coordination, environmental regulator coordination and consultations, mitigation development, and implementation of intergovernmental service agreement requirements as needed.
• Notify leadership when environmental requirements may adversely impact MILCON planning timelines and provide recommendations to address and resolve issues.
• Review, analyze and validate concept designs, scopes of work, reports and other documents related to mitigations, wetlands construction and enhancement, natural resource conservation and restoration, natural and cultural resources surveys, and Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBS).
• Assist with project management, scheduling and execution, including schedule management, strategic planning, and attendance at program, project and senior-level meetings. Review project drawings and technical manuals, and manage deliverables and reporting.
• Support EIAP/NEPA analysis, including collecting and evaluating supporting data, preparing required documents, and facilitating all aspects of the NEPA process and its overseas equivalent, including public meetings and cultural consultations.
• Assist with planning, contract execution and technical expertise for environmental programs, including defining requirements and developing execution strategies, Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates and other components of acquisition packages.
• Assist with coordinating regional Program Management Review (PMR) workshops. Prepare technical reports, business case scenario analyses, briefing packages and installation management plan updates in support of Det 2/CEV program requirements.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in biological sciences, ecology, conservation science or a closely related field.
• At least three years of natural resources and/or NEPA experience.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule and manage work independently.
• Excellent communication, public speaking and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access, and applicable government databases.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively across the Pacific AOR, including to remote locations.
• Must be able to pass a government background investigation, obtain and maintain a government Secret clearance, and maintain requirements for a Common Access Card (CAC) and information technology access.
• A valid driver’s license and passport are required.
• Must be able to attend required government training as directed and maintain associated training records.
• Must be able to work on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 96853.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule. Travel may require working outside the regular schedule.

Travel

Extensive long-distance travel is required across the Pacific AOR in support of environmental planning, site access and stakeholder coordination. Destinations may include the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Philippines, Australia, Alaska, Japan, Korea and other locations as needed.

Pay

$125,000 to $135,000 per year, based on experience.

• 401(k) with employer matching
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Other supplemental policies

Application Questions

• Do you have a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, business, finance or a related field? (Required)
• Do you possess a valid driver’s license? (Required)
• Do you understand this position is on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii? (Required)
• Are you willing and able to travel periodically, typically on five- to 14-day trips, to remote Pacific locations in support of this contract? (Required)
• Have you previously had a government background check or investigation resulting in a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI), Secret (T3) or higher? (Required)
• Do you have experience supporting DoW/Air Force EIAP, NEPA, Sikes Act, Endangered Species Act, NHPA, NAGPRA, Clean Water Act and RCRA requirements? (Required)