Environmental Specialist

Parsons•Norfolk, VA

2d•$74,800 - $130,900•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring an Environmental Specialist to support a federal client as part of a multidisciplinary environmental team. The role provides onsite support at the client’s office and assists with environmental requirements for an expanding construction program. The specialist supports engineering, planning, and construction teams through environmental reporting, project planning, environmental reviews, regulatory compliance, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders. The position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which provides services and solutions to U.S. government customers across defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental work. U.S. citizenship is required. No security clearance is required. The stated salary range is $74,800 to $130,900.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field.
At least 5 years of NEPA and/or Section 106 experience supporting multi-million-dollar federal-client construction programs.
Experience producing NEPA-related documentation.
Ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and perform hands-on technical work.
U.S. citizenship.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

8 or more years of NEPA and/or Section 106 experience is preferred.
Broad knowledge and experience with NEPA and environmental compliance support for federal facilities and related infrastructure construction projects.
Broad knowledge and experience with environmental investigations and cleanup for federal facilities and related infrastructure construction projects.
Deep familiarity with environmental standards, procedures, and approval processes, including U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a team with a federal client.
Proven ability to perform in a project lead capacity.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental reporting and project-planning tasks in support of engineering, planning, and construction teams.
Analyze facility master plans in detail, identifying and assessing environmental impacts of proposed projects and activities.
Conduct desktop environmental reviews of proposed project sites during project planning.
Assist in determining appropriate levels of NEPA review for proposed government actions.
Prepare or review programmatic Environmental Assessments and associated NEPA documentation.
Contribute to requests for proposals and scopes of work, and review cost estimates.
Support public and stakeholder engagement, including drafting public notices, attending public meetings, and assisting with responses to public comments.
Coordinate and consult with federal, state, and local agencies, including the EPA, USFWS, and SHPO.
Conduct site visits to assess federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
Review wetland assessments and delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determinations.
Review Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental Site Investigation reports.
Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
Assist with responding to environmental-related Requests for Information from construction contractors.
Advise the client on compliance with environmental regulations and standards.