FEMA - Environmental Planning Specialist

CDM Smith; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Planning Specialist to conduct vital site inspections and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This role involves assessing impacts on species and habitats, preparing environmental assessments, and providing technical expertise for floodplain and wetland issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of in-field experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. This is a temporary position with potential for future opportunities, making it an exciting chance to join a dedicated team in a meaningful role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental Assessments

Biological Assessments

Federal Regulations

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Field Experience

Technical Expertise

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 Title: FEMA - Environmental Planning Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Description:

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. Performs other duties as required.

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.

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.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

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.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!

We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors – PA TAC V in the West Zone. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.