National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Program Coordinator

Plexus Scientific Corporation seeks a NEPA Program Coordinator in Alexandria, VA, to support the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in environmental and sustainability areas. The role requires expertise in NEPA and related laws, with duties including NEPA documentation support, environmental assessments, and project coordination. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, seven years of experience, and be able to travel up to 50%. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Plexus Scientific Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic team of professionals to support the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in the environmental, sustainability, and historic preservation areas.

Successful Candidate must have subject matter expertise in NEPA, with working knowledge of CERCLA, Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Sikes Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archeological Resources Protection Act, the Native American Graves Protection Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, and other applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and agency requirements. Experience with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)Standard D 6008, Standard Practice for Conducting Environmental Baseline Surveys, and ASTM Standard E1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process, is also a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

· Support programmatic NEPA standardization documentation support.

· Support programmatic environmental requirements development.

· Perform/develop Phase I ESAs.

· Provide records management support for NEPA documentation.

· Coordinate NEPA project schedules with the Integrated Master Schedule POC, ensuring schedules are synced and up to date (Scoping, Draft, Final, and Completion dates)

· Perform desktop analysis (with online tools such as NEPA Assist, etc.), as needed for projects and market surveys.

· Environmental program support briefings, business rules, program optimization

§ Support development of NEPA database and repository

§ Provide support to the VA PFAS Working Group, coordinating meetings and participation.

§ Track and coordinate office tasks, ensuring completion by due dates.

§ Coordinate response to external tasks.

Qualifications (Education and Experience):

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field

· Minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience, preferably with construction or real property projects/actions.

· Substantial contributor to at least 5 EAs or EISs in the in the last five years, as documented by being included on the list of preparers in the final EA or EIS.

· Must have experience with online databases (e.g., NEPAssist) from regulatory and governmental agencies to support NEPA and environmental analysis.

· Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with general guidance and minimal supervision.

· Excellent critical thinking, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders

· Must be available for up to 50% travel throughout the US.

· Candidate must be a U.S Citizen, have a current driver’s license, and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable background security investigation

· Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

Working at Plexus

Rewards and Benefits

Plexus offers a total rewards package designed with your health and wealth in mind. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance package options; FSA and HSA options; 401(k) participation with company match; life, short-term, and long term disability insurance; flexible Paid Time Off; and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility.

Career Development

Whatever path you choose as you build your career, Plexus is here to support you every step of the way. We support professional and technical development and encourage employees to continue educational training.

Plexus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:
• Alexandria, VA 22314 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person