Environmental Specialist

IEM•Guaynabo, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IEM is seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist to support environmental review and compliance for CDBG-MIT projects in Puerto Rico. The role supports PRDOH programs by applying federal and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies; evaluating project eligibility; preparing environmental review materials; and assisting with requests for release of funds. The specialist also develops work plans and recommendations for environmental studies and impact analyses, coordinates environmental review best practices, and supports compliance monitoring for construction projects. The position is based within commuting distance of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and involves working in an office with a team. Travel may be required to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, or a similar field.
Five years of experience with environmental clearance for federally funded programs involving construction work.
Experience completing Categorical Exclusions not subject to 58.5, Categorical Exclusions subject to 58.5, and Environmental Assessments for HUD-funded infrastructure projects.
Involvement in completing an Environmental Impact Statement for federally funded construction project(s).
Excellent writing and presentation skills, including the ability to present technical reports to non-technical audiences.
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federally funded infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of current federal and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies applicable to PRDOH's CDBG-MIT programs.
Help develop tools for preliminary environmental evaluations to determine project pre-application eligibility under CDBG-MIT programs.
Develop work plans for environmental studies, impact analyses, and project recommendations, including cost-effective solutions for consideration in construction documentation.
Prepare documentation required to comply with NEPA, 24 CFR Part 58, and applicable environmental laws and regulations in Puerto Rico.
Coordinate and implement current best practices for environmental reviews under the CDBG-MIT IMP Program.
Develop environmental review documentation, such as project descriptions, maps, photographs, studies, consultations, correspondence, public notices, and programmatic agreements.
Evaluate, identify, and implement activities needed for environmental reviews, considering project aggregations when necessary, under CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
Support PRDOH in developing and processing requests for release of funds for CDBG-MIT programs.
Coordinate and support environmental compliance monitoring for CDBG-MIT construction projects.