NEPA Specialist | Manager

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) company match

Employee-owned company

Group health plan

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an Environmental Scientist with seven to ten plus years of NEPA and wetland permitting experience to join our Hampton Roads, Virginia team. The role emphasizes serving as a liaison between regulatory agencies and clients, with a focus on quality control, mentoring staff, technical writing, and NEPA/document preparation.

Responsibilities include preparing NEPA documents, coordinating with agencies, and assisting with permit applications

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and managing NEPA documents for federal agencies with scoping, coordination, and public involvement.
• Must have Virginia experience and familiarity with LAP projects (VDOT) and HUD documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to reference sources clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA documents including EAs, CEs, and PCEs with quality control.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate to produce final documents.
• Coordinate with clients and regulators; oversee project delivery and documentation.

Skills

NEPA experience

Mentoring staff

Client coordination

Communication

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Locations

Virginia Beach, VA

Additional Locations

N/A

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

227356

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, has an opening for an Environmental Scientist with seven (7) to ten (10) plus years of relevant experience specializing in National Environmental Policy (NEPA) and wetland permitting to join our Hampton Roads, Virginia team. This position will serve as a liaison between regulatory agencies and clients for regulatory authorizations with a heavy emphasis on quality control, mentoring staff, technical writing, and document preparation for NEPA and permit application preparation.

Job Duties

• Preparation of NEPA documents, including Programmatic Categorical Exclusions (PCEs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and Environmental Assessments (EAs) and other related planning documents including Virginia Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) with a focus VDOT’s Locally Administered Projects (LAP) program and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) documents.
• Mentoring and collaboration with junior staff to produce final documents.
• Client coordination and project oversight, as needed.
• Additional tasks may include permit application preparation for 401/404 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit program, and Virginia Marine Resources Commission authorizations or other natural resources work as needed.

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $75,000–$110,000+/- per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience preparing and managing NEPA documents for a wide range of federal agencies including agency scoping and coordination, impacts analysis, and public involvement. Virginia experience is a must.
• Experience preparing and managing NEPA documents for VDOT’s Locally Administered Projects (LAP) program and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of: Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act Section 7, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Coastal Zone Management Act, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and other laws and regulations relevant to the NEPA and impact assessment process.
• Experience with wetland delineations, hazardous materials investigations (Phase I or II Environmental Site Assessments) and/or air and noise evaluation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous personnel, projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated success working with a diverse client base in both public and private sectors, as well as the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; candidate should demonstrate the ability to prepare documents that are technically and grammatically correct and fully referenced and must be able to communicate clearly with staff and clients.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

None