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AECOM

Environmental Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $139K/yr

The candidate will accelerate through AECOM's in-house Project Management certification program ... Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

AECOM

Environmental Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $139K/yr

The candidate will accelerate through AECOM's in-house Project Management certification program ... Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

AECOM

Environmental Manager

Arlington, VA

$134K - $139K/yr

The candidate will accelerate through AECOM's in-house Project Management certification program ... Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

AECOM

Environmental Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $139K/yr

The candidate will accelerate through AECOM's in-house Project Management certification program ... Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

Alutiiq, LLC

Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Establishes priorities and allocates resources effectively to align with program goals. * Exercises ... NEPA, and Cultural Resources. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: * Minimum of five (5) years ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for nepa program manager in Silver Spring, MD is $111,090.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,200.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a NEPA Program Manager?

NEPA Program Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) within organizations or government agencies. They manage the preparation of environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other documentation required under NEPA to ensure projects meet federal environmental standards. NEPA Program Managers also guide project teams through the review process, interact with regulatory agencies, and ensure public involvement in decision-making. Their work is critical for minimizing environmental impacts and maintaining legal compliance for projects involving federal actions.

What are the primary challenges faced by a NEPA Program Manager when coordinating environmental reviews for large-scale projects?

As a NEPA Program Manager, one of the main challenges is balancing project timelines with the thoroughness required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. This often involves coordinating input from multiple stakeholders, including federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the public. Managing complex documentation, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and addressing potential conflicts between stakeholder interests are common hurdles. Success in this role requires strong project management skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a NEPA Program Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a NEPA Program Manager, you need a deep understanding of environmental regulations, project management experience, and a degree in environmental science, planning, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like GIS mapping software, environmental impact assessment models, and proficiency in managing NEPA documentation are crucial, along with certifications such as PMP or AICP. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills help in coordinating teams and balancing diverse interests. These competencies ensure legal compliance, effective project delivery, and successful navigation of complex environmental review processes.

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Environmental Compliance Support

Silver Spring, MD • On-site, Remote

Lynker Corporation
Scientific Research and Development Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Lynker Corporationexternal

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and implement environmental compliance, permitting, and documentation for OER expeditions and projects.

  • Provide detailed technical reviews of environmental compliance documents and assess their compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

  • Serve as the technical editor for environmental impact statements and assessments, synthesizing scientific information and ensuring clarity and conformity to federal procedures.

Job description

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to support a contract with NOAA Research Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). These are full-time positions that may be performed on-site or remotely, with anticipated travel in support of meetings, workshops, and field activities. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its Propel joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Oceans 2.0 prime contract holder.  
This Contract is Contingent on Contract Award.

The contractor shall provide the technical services and coordination required to ensure all OER expeditions and projects remain in full compliance with federal environmental statutes and programmatic mandates. This effort centers on the seamless integration of regulatory requirements into the operational planning cycle to prevent mission delays and ensure legal conformity.


Duties of the Environmental Compliance Support will include the following:

  • Expedition Planning Coordination: Coordinating and implementing the environmental compliance, permitting, and programmatic documentation for OER expeditions and projects (aka packages), including all requirements surrounding the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (MSA), and other applicable federal and international environmental laws, regulations, and treaties.
  • Technical Review: Providing detailed technical reviews of environmental compliance documents and Categorical Exclusions (CEs), in coordination with the COR and/or applicable TPOC in this instance including OAR National NEPA Coordinator (TPOC); and assessing documents for clarity, completeness, information and analysis quality, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and internal federal procedures.
  • Internal Consistency Coordination: Coordinating with the COR and/or applicable TPOC to identify and resolve internal comments on draft compliance documents.
  • Technical Editing and Synthesis: Serving as the OER technical editor for the development of Environmental Compliance / Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and permitting Assessments; conducting interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to present technical materials in plain language and using effective graphics, tables, charts, etc.; and synthesizing results of best-available science on the impacts of OER activities that are the subject of the Assessment; and reviewing and editing materials submitted by SMEs for clarity, punctuation, grammar, content, and conformity to federal procedures.
  • Policy and Procedure Revisions: Performing technical revisions and updates of OAR’s NEPA and related environmental compliance policies and procedures based on knowledge or expertise in relevant environmental laws, regulations, policies, and legal precedence.
  • Work Product Delivery: Drafting written determinations regarding the adequacy of the analysis levels documented in OER project files; providing technical comments on OER compliance documents; and delivering general programmatic comments for issues identified across multiple documents.
  • Evaluation Planning: Coordinating the development of project and communications plans for new compliance and permit evaluations.
  • Project Maintenance: Coordinating and maintaining consistency between multiple ongoing projects while resolving internal comments and providing document feedback.
  • Compliance Assessments: Providing detailed technical reviews of compliance and permit documents to assess completeness, information and analysis quality, and compliance with environmental regulations; ESA, MMPA, and MSA.
  • Technical Services: Providing environmental policy and procedural technical services to OER and OAR.
  • Agency Revisions: Performing the revision and update of OER and OAR NEPA and other environmental policies and procedures.
  • Program and Planning Services: Providing program and planning services for the documentation and implementation of OER NEPA and environmental compliance needs to facilitate OER funded expeditions

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

 
 
 

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