Lead Biologist & Environmental Compliance Leader

Marine Minerals Administration; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement seeks a Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer to lead the Coordination and Review Unit and oversee environmental compliance activities on the Outer Continental Shelf.

The role emphasizes supervision, NEPA policy development, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance and effective oversight of offshore energy operations.

Qualifications

• Basic Educational Requirements: Biological sciences, environmental engineering, or physical sciences.
• Professional experience in supervisory roles within regulatory compliance is expected.
• Knowledge of NEPA and environmental laws relevant to OCS operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises biologists, physical scientists, environmental scientists, engineers, and others in the Coordination and Review Unit.
• Oversees compliance verification, monitoring, and enforcement activities related to OCS operations.
• Represents the bureau in meetings with stakeholders and oversees NEPA coordination and documentation.

Job description

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement seeks a Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer to lead the Coordination and Review Unit and oversee environmental compliance activities on the Outer Continental Shelf.

The role emphasizes supervision, NEPA policy development, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance and effective oversight of offshore energy operations.