FEMA - Environmental Planning Specialist

CDM Smith; Fargo (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Environmental Planning Specialist, where your expertise will be crucial in conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. In this role, you'll assess potential impacts on species and habitats, prepare reports, and provide technical support for Floodplain and Wetland issues. This temporary position offers the opportunity to travel extensively across the nation while making a significant impact on environmental planning and compliance. If you are passionate about environmental science and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field required.
• 2 years of in-field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
• Assess impacts to species and habitat, prepare necessary reports.
• Provide technical expertise for Floodplain and Wetland Issues.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Knowledge of environmental science

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Experience with Federal Regulations

Ability to adapt to change

Prioritization and balancing work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Bachelor’s degree in planning

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

40482BR

Requisition ID: 40482BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

The FEMA Environmental Planning Specialist:

1. Conducts site inspections and ensures that any proposed project actions comply with environmental, floodplain, historic preservation laws, regulations, and executive orders. Includes conducting environmental assessments and environmental impact statements as required.
2. Assesses potential impacts to species and habitat on projects, prepares No Effect memos, conducts biological assessments and surveys to determine the existence of, and potential impact to, endangered species in accordance with criteria.
3. Conducts surveys, assessments and reviews of other potential areas of impact such as water quality, wetland delineations, sole or principle drinking aquifers, prime farmlands and other ecologically significant or geographically unique areas.
4. Performs analyses to ensure all reasonable alternatives have been evaluated in accordance with criteria and documented in written reports.
5. Provides technical expertise to assist with Floodplain and Wetland Issues to support documentation needed for Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990.
6. May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
7. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
8. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: FEMA - Environmental Planning Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering or related discipline.
2. 2 years of in-field experience.
3. Domestic travel is required.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
2. Working knowledge of the practical application of science and technology including application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
3. Demonstrates ability to balance and prioritize work.
4. Strong attention to detail.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Experience working with Federal Regulations and Code.
7. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.