Lead Environmental Scientist & Engineer Offshore Compliance

U.S. Department of the Interior; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement seeks a Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer. This position supervises CRU, oversees field inspections, and leads NEPA compliance and enforcement.

The role requires coordinating with Federal and state partners, preparing reports, briefing policymakers, and ensuring adherence to environmental laws on OCS operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising biologists, physical scientists, or engineers in regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of OCSLA, NHPA, ESA, MMPA, and related laws.
• Ability to manage priorities, allocate work, and resolve employee grievances.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Coordination and Review Unit personnel.
• Oversees NEPA workflow, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Represents the bureau in meetings with stakeholders and coordinates inspections.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory analysis

NEPA knowledge

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement seeks a Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer. This position supervises CRU, oversees field inspections, and leads NEPA compliance and enforcement.

The role requires coordinating with Federal and state partners, preparing reports, briefing policymakers, and ensuring adherence to environmental laws on OCS operations.