Environmental Protection Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Transit Administration • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Regional Environmental Protection Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for assuring the region's compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), FTA’s environmental procedures (23 CFR part 771), and related Federal laws during its execution of the Federal transit program.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Experience working with project sponsors/recipients, local and state agencies, and other federal agencies in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws and regulations, including Section 4(f), as they relate to transit/transportation projects (for Grade 12)
• Experience applying environmental statutes, laws, regulations, and guidelines related to analyzing environmental impacts, protecting the environment, and preparing environmental documents for transit/transportation projects (for Grade 12)
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing environmental impacts that occur with transit/transportation projects in compliance with NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Section4(f), and in mitigating those impacts (for Grade 12)
• Experience collaborating and communicating with internal and external subject matter specialists (such as planners and engineers) to ensure project compliance with NEPA; preparing written correspondence, reports, and memos for technical assistance or policy guidance; and presenting technical data to diverse stakeholders (for Grade 12)
• Experience performing project development activities and working with project sponsors/recipients, local and state agencies, and other federal agencies in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws and regulations, including Section 4(f), as they relate to transit/transportation projects (for Grade 13)
• Experience applying environmental statutes, laws, regulations, guidelines, and the federal environmental review processes in compliance with NEPA, including the Clean Air Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, Section 4(f) of the DOT Act, and other environmental laws, regulations, and policies, as they relate to federal environmental requirements in preparing environmental documents for transit/transportation projects (for Grade 13)
• Experience in managing, preparing, reviewing, and providing technical assistance for transit/ transportation projects that require any level of NEPA review (i.e., categorical exclusion, environmental assessment and/or an environmental impact statement) from beginning to conclusion and including mitigation and all consultation, such as with the State Historic Preservation Officer, USFWS, USACE, and Federally recognized tribes (for Grade 13)
• Experience working and communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with internal and external subject matter specialties (e.g., planning and engineering) to ensure program and project compliance with NEPA and other environmental requirements; preparing correspondence, reports and memos for consultation, technical assistance and policy guidance; leading group meetings/conferences; and conveying technical information to stakeholders (for Grade 13)
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
• Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Nice To Haves

• Mid-career employee with experience implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or other environmental laws, regulations, or policy for transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate environmental documents—including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), and Records of Decision (RODs)—for legal sufficiency and compliance with 23 CFR 771.
• Serve as the primary FTA Region 1 representative in interagency consultations with federal, state, tribal, and local regulatory bodies (e.g., EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, State Historic Preservation Officers, and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Executive Orders and directives related to NEPA, National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act, FTA NEPA regulations and standard operating procedures, and the FTA project development process.
• Conduct pre-award environmental reviews and field assessments to identify potential environmental hazards, noise/vibration issues, air quality impacts, or cultural resource conflicts early in project design.
• Facilitate meetings with FTA recipients, manage a diverse workload with competing deadlines, identify and implement best management practices.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams, coordinate with resource agencies, and mediate competing stakeholder interests.
• Give presentations in professional settings, convey technical topics to non-technical audiences, and articulate complex policy positions to agency decision-makers.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed