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A Day in the Life

This is a remote position.

The Tribal NEPA Project Manager will support Onterris work with Tribal Nations to foster meaningful collaboration with Tribal communities, champion internal cultural proficiency, and establish respectful partnerships. We are seeking candidates experienced with NEPA and Fee-to-Trust projects who will be responsible for supporting the development and management of environmental projects focusing on sustainability and conservation.

The selected candidate will be responsible for working with a project team to coordinate project tasks, assist with maintaining project workflow, utilize database software to administer information by updating project status, manage electronic project documents, have good communication skills, and meet client expectations.

This position will apply progressive knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include managing projects/processes and working independently with limited supervision, including coaching and reviewing the work of team members.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $95,000 to $120,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensuratewith experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role,you'llbe comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Provide project management and environmental planning knowledge for tribal fee-to-trust projects and provide support on environmental impact analysis, coordination of biological and cultural assessment, NEPA and/or CEQA research and document production, and coordination for other environmental projects.

• Support the implementation of comprehensive and cohesive strategies for engaging with our Tribal Nation partners/clients, coordinate relationship-building, and bolster our reputation as a trusted ally. This will include leading and assisting with writing project proposals.

• Implement transparent and consistent communications with Tribal governments and Indigenous Communities on housing, gaming, recreational, agricultural, brownfields, renewable energy, and other environmental projects.

• The selected candidate will manage Tribal environmental projects.

• In addition, the selected candidate will assist in data gathering, write/review sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, assist with preparing permit applications, coordinate with consultants and project team members, and interface with clients and regulatory agencies.

• Manage and maintain budget tracking, schedule tracking, and other project management duties.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.

• Stay current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here

• College/University degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Law or a related field.

• 5-10 years of experience as a consultant with a specific emphasis on federal and Tribal regulatory experience.

• Experience with project management and technical responsibility, including leadership of others and management level accountability.

• NEPA experiencemanaging EAs and/or EISs and working with Tribal Nations for Fee-to-Trust applications and projects.

• Strong client facing skills (relationship building, communication, problem solving).

• Direct experience and knowledge of environmental regulations,assisting in research for NEPA and CEQA planning documents, and preparing or assisting in the preparation of technical sections for NEPA documents and environmental permits (CWA 404/401).

• Direct experience and knowledge of consultation under NHPA 106 and ESA Section 7.

• Demonstrated experience working with Tribal Nations and addressing complex issues across multiple agencies, business lines, client types and geographies.

• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with Tribal Nations, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other entities.

• Ability to work collaboratively across offices and regions.

• Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities.

• Focus on detail-orientation skills and capable of managing large data sets.

• Self-starting, team-oriented professionals with excellent written and communication skills.

• Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.

• Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, ArcGIS,etc.)

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions topresent to supervisors.

• While performing the job's responsibilities, the employee may be required to spend longhours sitting and using office equipment and computers and is regularly required to sit, talk,and hear.

• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

• There may be occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from the floor of supplies andmaterials weighing no more than 30 pounds. The work may involve some bending, standing,or walking. Out-of-office site visits could potentially have more strenuous physical demands.

• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks.

• Possible work environments could include normal office working conditions in a well-lit,climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

• The position may involve local travel as needed.

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