Environmental Protection Specialist - Direct Hire

Federal Highway Administration; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Highway Administration in Indianapolis is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist to provide technical guidance on NEPA and related environmental programs for Federal-aid highway projects.

You will review NEPA documents, coordinate with Federal, state and tribal partners, and help classify projects (CE/EA/EIS) while ensuring compliance with environmental laws and FHWA policies.

Qualifications

• NEPA knowledge and related environmental compliance experience.
• Ability to coordinate reviews with Federal, state, and tribal partners.
• Experience providing technical guidance on environmental policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate NEPA documents to ensure compliance.
• Assist in classifying projects (CE/EA/EIS) and resolve issues.
• Serve as a technical advisor on FHWA environmental policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Environmental policy

Technical guidance

Field reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

The candidate will be responsible for providing technical guidance concerning all Federal-aid Highway Program environmental programs, activities, and analyses within a State or, as a shared resource in multiple States.

Key Responsibilities

As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Review and/or coordinate the review of NEPA documents and other environmental documentation within the Division Office to ensure compliance with requirements and coordinate the review of these documents by other Federal and State resource and regulatory agencies, and Tribal Governments, if applicable. Assist in ensuring environmental laws are addressed and integrated into the NEPA decision-making process.

Assist in ensuring the appropriate NEPA classification of a project, i.e., Categorical Exclusion (CE), Environmental Assessment (EA), and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Provide technical assistance to resolve program and project-specific issues. Serve as a technical advisor on FHWA policy, laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives related to NEPA and FHWA's project development process.

Conduct field reviews to resolve complex environmental issues/problems and provide technical assistance to the Division Office's transportation customers regarding the environmental process for FHWA transportation projects. The ideal candidate is an entry level to mid-career employee with experience implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or other environmental laws, regulations, or policy.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90341 – $117446/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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