NEPA Technical Writer

Tessera•Fort Stewart, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a collaborative NEPA Technical Writer to support environmental planning and compliance activities at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The role coordinates reviews of installation actions with environmental subject-matter experts, prepares and manages NEPA documentation using approved installation templates, and supports the NEPA Project Manager and NEPA Manager with records, correspondence, briefings, and progress reporting. The position includes reviewing installation job orders and related project documents; consolidating environmental review comments; drafting records of environmental consideration (RECs), ECP reports, ROA-Cs, consultation and coordination materials, and public notices; and conducting site inspections when required. The writer also maintains contact and review databases, archives communications and project records, and assists with site visits and other documentation needed to complete NEPA actions. This is a full-time, exempt position in Fort Stewart, Georgia, with compensation listed as $98,000. Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted. Access to the federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative. Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor that supports employment opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in environmental compliance, natural resources management, and regulatory affairs.
Experience preparing and coordinating environmental compliance documentation in support of NEPA and related environmental regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, database management, project tracking, and support for environmental planning activities.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
Ability to meet federal installation identification requirements using a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, with or without assistance, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and potentially standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, and climbing stairs and in and out of a vehicle for extended periods.
Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.
Successful completion of a background check and E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of federal environmental statutes, regulatory compliance processes, data tracking, and document archiving.

Responsibilities

Coordinate reviews of installation actions by environmental subject-matter experts; receive installation job orders, design documents, installation action plans, and other documents; and enter them into the NEPA Project Review Checklist on the NEPA Teams site.
Consolidate environmental subject-matter expert review comments and provide them to the NEPA Project Manager using approved installation templates within seven calendar days of the initial request.
Draft records of environmental consideration (RECs) using approved installation templates and submit them to the NEPA Project Manager within five calendar days after determining that an REC is required.
Draft ECP reports and ROA-Cs when required, using approved installation templates, and submit them to the NEPA Project Manager for review.
Conduct required site inspections using approved templates and incorporate findings into related documentation, including ECP reports and RECs, for review by the NEPA Project Manager.
Assist the NEPA Project Manager with maintaining the NEPA administrative record site by filing final comments in SharePoint and the NEPA library.
Support the NEPA Project Manager with other documentation and actions needed to complete NEPA documents, including writing, site visits, and photography.
Draft formal consultation-coordination letters, memorandums, and supporting technical information packets using approved templates, and submit drafts for review within seven calendar days of the initial request.
Maintain, verify, and update the installation’s NEPA Contact Database; ensure contact information is fully accurate before mass mailings and comprehensively verify the database at least quarterly.
Assist with drafting public notices of availability of NEPA documents, and track outgoing NEPA correspondence and incoming responses.
Archive communications, formal meeting minutes, and memorandums for record of telephone conversations in the NEPA Review Database within five business days of receipt or event conclusion.
Assist the NEPA Manager with preparing read-ahead packets, summaries, and technical briefings for meetings, teleconferences, and on-installation site visits.
Provide monthly NEPA support progress reports in a format and on a date approved by the COR, summarizing the previous month’s activities and current-month objectives.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays
12 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment
Paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance after one year of employment
Potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees