Environmental Policy Specialist: Airspace & NEPA Expert

Federal Aviation Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC is seeking an Environmental Policy Specialist to apply NEPA analysis to noise and air emissions for NAS airspace projects. You will evaluate environmental impacts using AEDT, AEM, and NIRS tools and contribute to regulatory policy and guidelines.

You will collaborate with FAA offices and external stakeholders, draft technical reports, and support airspace redesign efforts while ensuring compliance with environmental laws and policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience with noise and air quality impact evaluation tools (AEDT, AEM, NIRS).

Responsibilities

• Applies comprehensive NEPA knowledge to analyze noise and air emissions and to recommend models and policies for NAS sustainability.
• Provides reviews for airspace redesign and procedure development projects concerning air space use and air traffic.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to distribution.

Skills

NEPA analysis

Environmental policy

Regulatory guidance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AEDT

AEM

NIRS

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC is seeking an Environmental Policy Specialist to apply NEPA analysis to noise and air emissions for NAS airspace projects. You will evaluate environmental impacts using AEDT, AEM, and NIRS tools and contribute to regulatory policy and guidelines.

You will collaborate with FAA offices and external stakeholders, draft technical reports, and support airspace redesign efforts while ensuring compliance with environmental laws and policy objectives.