Senior Environmental Resource Specialist: NEPA & Compliance

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha seeks a senior technical specialist to provide authoritative guidance on ecology, biology, and environmental laws and policies. The role requires evaluating regulatory requirements and ensuring alignment with federal environmental standards on civil works projects.

The position emphasizes applying NEPA and the Clean Water Act, coordinating compliance, and reviewing contractor environmental documents to support project objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences or related field required.
• Experience with environmental assessments and NEPA/CEQA is advantageous.
• Familiarity with environmental laws and policies is essential.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental assessments and impact statements for civil works projects.
• Coordinate compliance with NEPA, Clean Water Act, and related policies.
• Develop scopes of work and review contractor environmental documents and studies.

Skills

Ecology

Biology

Environmental policy

Regulations interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha seeks a senior technical specialist to provide authoritative guidance on ecology, biology, and environmental laws and policies. The role requires evaluating regulatory requirements and ensuring alignment with federal environmental standards on civil works projects.

The position emphasizes applying NEPA and the Clean Water Act, coordinating compliance, and reviewing contractor environmental documents to support project objectives.