NEPA Environmental Scientist

BB&E•Lackland Air Force Base, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is currently looking for a Junior-level NEPA Environmental Scientist to provide support to ensure programs are in compliance with environmental planning considerations, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental justice (EJ), wetlands, natural resources, coastal zone resources, and floodplains management at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, AFB.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required
Strong knowledge of federal environmental regulations
Knowledge of NEPA processes, natural resource management regulations, and environmental compliance requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing management personnel
MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
A minimum of three (3) years of Environmental Planning, NEPA or related experience is required.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Sciences is required.
Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc.
Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.
Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

Responsibilities

Complete project tracking and regular updates to high-visibility trackers
Provide program analytics support including goals and metrics
Provide strategic planning for the EIAP Assessment process including EQ reporting
Ensure timely submittals of all deliverables
Consolidate comments from proponents and stakeholders
Provide records management including annual reviews of records and provide recommendations
Provide process improvement recommendations to streamline the NEPA process

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
Discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
Employer provided Life insurance
Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance discount