NEPA Specialist

Cherokee Federal

About The Position

NEPA Environmental Specialist This position requires an active public trust clearance. NEPA Environmental Specialist will be responsible for advising on methodologies and approaches used to ensure the success of the Air Force’s (Headquarters PACAF/A4C) Environmental Planning initiatives and policies within the small island chain locations around Andersen Air Force Base in support of the Department of War’s mission. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for NEPA Environmental Specialist: Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in environmental, engineering, or related field and 5-10 years of experience with supporting Environmental Programs for a Federal Agency; DoW is preferable.
Working knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to include qualitative and quantitative analysis, comprehensive studies and development of assessments, recommendations, and position statements (no certifications required).
Working knowledge of Department of War environmental programs, preferably within Air Force with knowledge of the Pacific Theater of Operations.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication analysis, and interpersonal skills.
Must hold and maintain a public trust clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, interprets and reports environmental data using quality-focused process improvement techniques that ensure the long-term ability of the HQ PACAF/A4C staff to meet mission priorities.
Performs literature searches, data analyses and technical advice to help the Air Force comply with new and existing environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, Department of War (DoW) policies, and other directives.
Provides technical and professional assistance including statistical analysis of data for military and civilian counterparts to improve PACAF operations within the Air Force’s environmental program using technology and information systems.
Supports improvement of internal and external communication of the Air Force’s environmental, design and construction priorities.
Provides broad-based technical support to programming and budgeting program areas, to include collecting and analyzing historical data related to environmental program requirements identification and execution.
Develops models, reports, charts, tables, perform analyses, process data, review literature, and perform other functions necessary on an as needed basis.
Performs analysis of requirements necessary to develop an update HQ PACAF/A4C (Air Force) Policies and Procedures, and other pertinent pamphlets, instructions, manuals or directives as necessary.
Provides specialized expertise contributing to the development of information papers and technical briefings.
Reviews and evaluates environmental planning documents including but not limited to environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, environmental surveys, cultural surveys, archaeological assessments, and biological surveys.
Provides expert technical advice and assistance in the interpretation and application of NEPA, and related Federal and state laws, regulations, Executive Orders, procedures, agency guidelines and interaction with other Federal, state, and local agencies, and the public.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned