NEPA Technical Writer

Skookum•Fort Stewart, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a collaborative NEPA Technical Writer to support environmental planning and compliance activities at Fort Stewart. The role coordinates reviews of installation actions by environmental subject matter experts (SMEs), prepares and manages NEPA documentation using approved installation templates, and assists the NEPA Project Manager (PM) and NEPA Manager with records, correspondence, briefings, and other documentation. The position also conducts site inspections and helps maintain the installation’s NEPA contact and review databases. The position is full-time and exempt, with compensation of $98,000. Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and emphasizes an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate environmental SME review of installation actions by receiving installation job orders, design documents, installation action plans, and other documents; enter them into the NEPA Project Review Checklist on the NEPA Teams site.
Consolidate SME review comments and provide them to the NEPA PM using approved installation templates within 7 calendar days of the initial request.
Draft Records of Environmental Consideration (RECs) using approved installation templates and submit them to the NEPA PM within 5 calendar days after determining a REC is required.
Draft Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) reports and ROA-Cs when required, using approved templates, and submit them to the NEPA PM for review.
Conduct required site inspections using approved templates and incorporate findings into associated documentation, including ECP reports and RECs; submit documentation to the NEPA PM for review.
Assist the NEPA PM in maintaining the NEPA administrative record by filing final comments in SharePoint and the NEPA library.
Assist with other NEPA documentation as needed, including writing, site visits, photography, and other actions necessary to complete NEPA documents.
Draft formal consultation-coordination letters, memorandums, and technical information packets using approved templates and submit drafts to the NEPA PM within 7 calendar days of the initial request.
Maintain, verify, and update the installation’s NEPA Contact Database; ensure contact information for applicable City, County, State, and Federal contacts is 100% accurate before mass mailings and verify the database comprehensively at least quarterly.
Assist in drafting public notices of availability of NEPA documents; track outgoing 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 in preparing read-ahead packets, summaries, and technical briefings for meetings, teleconferences, and on-installation site visits.
Prepare a monthly NEPA support progress report in a COR-approved format and on an approved date, summarizing the previous month’s activities and identifying objectives for the current month.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 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, and paid sick leave.
Potential shared earning bonus.
Tuition assistance after one year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.