NEPA Compliance Team Lead | Environmental Manager

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The State Highway Administration (SHA) in Baltimore is seeking a Team Leader in the NEPA Compliance Section to oversee environmental analysis for major SHA projects. The role directs staff, consultants, and internal teams to ensure NEPA/MEPA compliance across planning, design, and construction phases.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in environmental science, policy analysis, and senior-level project oversight, with proven leadership, communication, and contract management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, earth science, environmental science or related fields.
• Seven years of environmental analysis or seven years in environmental management with compliance program experience.
• One year of team leadership or supervising consultants/contractors.
• Three and a half years of NEPA/MEPA compliance related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor environmental analysts in NEPA/MEPA evaluations.
• Coordinate with ADC and multi-disciplinary teams on project scope and approvals.
• Oversee consultant contracts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical analysis reports and environmental documentation.
• Direct training and performance management of staff and contractors.

Skills

NEPA/MEPA compliance

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Technical report writing

Environmental policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe products

GIS

Job description

The State Highway Administration (SHA) in Baltimore is seeking a Team Leader in the NEPA Compliance Section to oversee environmental analysis for major SHA projects. The role directs staff, consultants, and internal teams to ensure NEPA/MEPA compliance across planning, design, and construction phases.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in environmental science, policy analysis, and senior-level project oversight, with proven leadership, communication, and contract management skills.