NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

Tesla Laboratories. Inc.•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla Laboratories is seeking an experienced NEPA specialist to provide environmental planning support to the Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Oakland. This role involves investigating and analyzing west coast environmental and construction issues, completing federal government paperwork, and ensuring compliance with various environmental laws for USCG shore facilities, real property actions, and long-term capital planning. The specialist will assist with environmental permitting, impact reviews, and coordination, conduct site visits, prepare correspondence, review documentation, and provide support to CEU and unit staff.

Requirements

Experienced NEPA specialist with the ability to investigate and analyze west coast environmental and construction issues.
Capable of completing federal government paperwork related with these projects.
Experience with environmental permitting procedures utilized by the Federal Government is required.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years experience in the environmental field.
Familiarity with the compliance requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.

Responsibilities

Provide environmental planning support to the Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Oakland.
Assist with environmental permitting, analysis, and coordination in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Conduct site visits; attend meetings; prepare correspondence; review documentation; and provide assistance to CEU and unit staff, as required, in order to ensure USCG compliance with applicable state and federal environmental requirements.
Identify environmental issues associated with shore infrastructure engineering, real property, and planning actions, specifically relating to natural and cultural resources protection under federal laws such as the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
Review construction specifications and identify best management practices and/or mitigation requirements necessary for compliance with federal environmental laws.
Prepare permit applications and supporting analyses for Coast Guard projects, including but not limited to US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404/Section 10 permits, Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations with National Marine Fisheries Service and/or US Fish and Wildlife Service, Section 106 submittals to State Historic Preservation Offices, and consistency determinations to state Coastal Zone Management agencies.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, and working with project staff to obtain required permits and approvals.
Assist CEU staff in documenting environmental impacts and preparing environmental documentation under the National Environmental Policy Act (such as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements).
Scope and manage environmental studies such as sediment analyses, biological surveys, and historic studies.
Assist in other environmental projects as assigned.
Conduct site visits, review contractor submittums for technical and legal sufficiency, and provide technical support in answering questions and resolving conflicts.
Provide environmental compliance support for other projects as assigned.
Provide regular verbal and written updates of project status.