Environmental Planner

LMI Government Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready government. As an environmental planning specialist, you will support a federal agency in executing its environmental program and ensuring compliance with critical environmental laws. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, where your innovative solutions will help maintain safe borders and facilitate trade. With a focus on delivering practical results, you will engage with various stakeholders and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance operational readiness and resilience. If you are passionate about environmental planning and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in environmental planning with NEPA compliance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing environmental programs and ensuring compliance with laws.
• Develop environmental clearances and technical reports.

Skills

Environmental Laws

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

NEPA Compliance

Technical Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

TRIRIGA

ArcGIS

Job description

LMI seeks an environmental planning specialist to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide environmental planning, NEPA, and integration and compliance to this critical mission.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

LMI has been named a 2024 #BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

Responsibilities

You will assist a federal agency in executing its environmental program and complying with environmental laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions, a sound understanding of environmental laws and processes, and creative problem-solving acumen are critical success factors.

Representative responsibilities:

1. Support federal environmental branch lead as part of our environmental technical team.
2. Develop environmental clearances and technical reports in compliance with CBP policies and directives.
3. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations for projects across the country.
4. Track progress of environmental requirements until completion and ensure final documents, mitigation, and metrics are recorded in various CBP tracking and repository systems.
5. Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and other branches of CBP and DHS.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field required (science, engineering, etc.).
2. 3+ years of overall experience required with 2 years of experience in NEPA compliance preferred.
3. Previous work with CBP’s portfolios and program offices is a plus.
4. Work experience in one or more of the following areas:
1. NEPA
2. NHPA
3. ESA
4. CAA
5. CWA
6. RCRA
7. Development and implementation of environmental-related training programs.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; TRIRIGA; and ArcGIS.
6. A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
7. Relevant professional certification or training in environmental planning preferred.
8. Ability to work productively in a telework/mobile work environment required.
9. Able to work independently.
10. Able to travel up to 25%.
11. Able to hike to remote locations and carry up to 20 lbs.

Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.