NEPA Project Manager

True Environmental is seeking a NEPA Project Manager in Pocatello, ID, to lead environmental reviews and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves mentoring junior staff, coordinating with agencies, and preparing technical documents. Candidates must have NEPA experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include extensive NEPA documentation experience and familiarity with federal agencies. This is a full-time position, posted 2 days ago.
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The NEPA Project Manager will lead environmental reviews of documents submitted by third-party preparers; coordinate with project applicants and consultants for additional information; correspond with state and federal agencies; and serve as signatory on environmental compliance documents. The environmental compliance review will include providing technical guidance and direction to staff and project teams, preparing and reviewing technical documents, and ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on time.

What You'll Do
• The NEPA Project Manager will support the Senior Environmental Specialists (Team Leads) and the Deputy Program Manager for the overall contract.
• In addition, the NEPA Project Manager will mentor and train junior-level staff and conduct technical reviews of their work products.
• Environmental compliance activities will include reviews of Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusions.

Minimum Qualifications
• Must have National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experience.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, archaeology, geology, natural or environmental sciences, or related field.
• 5 years of environmental compliance and review experience; or 3 years with a master's degree in a related field.
• Must have the ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in a project-specific context.
• Demonstrated experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe products, and GIS.

Preferred qualifications
• 5+ years' experience working with all levels of NEPA documentation and/or environmental permitting.
• Experience reviewing and writing CEs, EAs, and EISs.
• Experience working with a variety of federal agencies and the ability to absorb each agency's nuances.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.