NEPA Subject Matter Expert (SME)

KFS • Huntsville, AL

1d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KFS, LLC is seeking a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will support environmental compliance and planning efforts. The NEPA SME will provide senior-level technical expertise and guidance to staff- and project-level environmental specialists developing Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other environmental planning and compliance documents. This person will serve as a technical authority for an environmental program supporting numerous Department of Defense services with environmental compliance and NEPA projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, natural resources, biology, ecology, engineering, geography, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience supporting NEPA and environmental compliance projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, managing, and reviewing Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Findings of No Significant Impact, Records of Decision, Records of Environmental Consideration, and related technical studies.
• Expert-level knowledge of NEPA, Council on Environmental Quality regulations, and applicable federal environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, and agency-specific procedures.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance projects for the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, or federal installations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex proposed actions, alternatives, cumulative effects, mitigation measures, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience providing senior-level technical reviews and quality assurance/quality control of environmental documents and supporting technical analyses.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, resource agencies, legal counsel, installation personnel, project stakeholders, and interdisciplinary technical teams.
• Ability to interpret federal regulations, agency guidance, technical studies, and environmental policy and translate them into practical project recommendations.
• Strong technical writing, editing, research, analytical, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, resolve complex environmental issues, and provide defensible recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and technical assignments with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Department of Defense installations and facilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including overnight travel for up to 25% per year, are required.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level environmental reviews, project scope and alternative development, field investigation support, planning, cost estimating, problem and conflict resolution, and scheduling guidance.
• Conduct environmental troubleshooting and consultations, providing expert technical and project advice and guidance to clients, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Conduct comprehensive technical and quality-control reviews of professional studies, reports, environmental analyses, and NEPA documents.
• Collaborate with managers, environmental specialists, engineers and architects, legal staff, contract specialists, contractor personnel, and agency representatives to provide advice and insight regarding the resolution of unique and/or complex environmental compliance issues.
• Provide technical reviews and review comments for Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Records of Environmental Consideration, Findings of No Significant Impact, Records of Decision, and supporting environmental studies and reports.
• Prepare and review environmental scopes of work and provide technical support for responses to requests for proposals for environmental projects.
• Provide expert in-house assessments of project impacts, best management practices, typical and creative mitigation measures, and the required studies, consultations, coordination, permitting requirements, costs, and timelines necessary for final project implementation.
• Evaluate proposed actions and alternatives for compliance with NEPA and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, and Department of Defense policies.
• Provide technical direction regarding affected-environment analyses, environmental consequences, cumulative effects, mitigation measures, and agency and public involvement requirements.
• Prepare, review, and provide senior-level technical input for NEPA documents and correspondence with regulatory and resource agencies.
• Support agency coordination, public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and consultation activities associated with NEPA compliance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level environmental staff and provide technical guidance regarding NEPA documentation, analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Regular verbal and written updates regarding project status will be a routine aspect of coordinating all assigned tasks.
• Travel, including potential overnight travel, will be required for up to four weeks per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior