Are you looking to be part of a team that supports the Navy’s mission while protecting the environment? Please consider joining the Environmental Division within the Public Works Department at Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California – home of the Navy’s largest Master Jet Base.
The Environmental Division provides NEPA support for ensuring mission readiness and sustainable solutions through environmental planning, conservation of natural and cultural resources, environmental compliance, and environmental restoration. The Environmental Planner completes environmental planning efforts through the identification and assessment of the potential environmental effects of a proposed actions to allow informed decision-making. Environmental Planner’s prepare, review, and coordinate the completion of Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impacts Statements (EISs) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Executive Order (EO) 12114 Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Interpret laws, regulations and policies to ensure project proponents meet NEPA.
- Prepare CATEXs and review EAs and EISs for consistency with NEPA.
- Determine and track required biological and cultural resources surveys and air quality permits necessary for regulatory consultation to ensure on-time completion of NEPA projects.
- Lead project meetings and assist in resolving conflict related to NEPA, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO).
- Serve as a point of contact for Public Works staff and tenant commands on project issues and progress to resolve conflict.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate at least one year of experience performing the following:
- Assisting in the preparation and review of Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impacts Statements, in accordance with the NEPA, including the necessary supporting studies, research, fieldwork, and analyses.
- Assisting with the tracking of environmental planning aspects of projects such as consultation and permitting.
- Supporting interdisciplinary teams and participating in discussions with stakeholders to resolve project planning concerns.
- Maintaining project records, databases, and administrative records.
* Partial telework may be available, subject to needs of the mission.
**Relocation Incentive (applies to current federal employees) or Recruitment Incentive (applies to non-federal candidates) may be offered.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver's License
- Bachelor's of Science in Community Planning; Natural Resources; Biological Sciences; Physical Science, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
- Must hold U.S. Citizenship
- Aged 18 or older at time of hire
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
BENEFITS:
Our health insurance program offers you choice and flexibility to suit individual or family needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, as well as a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Other health benefits include Dental and Vision Insurance programs, Flexible Spending accounts, Long Term Care Insurance and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program with no physical required for initial enrollment.
We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.
Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, alternate work schedules, transportations subsidies and telework may be authorized for eligible positions.
Most of all, as a NAVFAC civilian employee you can serve your nation and support America’s warfighter.
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.
If this sounds like an opportunity and benefits you are interested in, please apply!
