NEPA Program Coordinator

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Plexus Scientific Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic team of professionals supporting the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve at Ft. Belvoir, VA. The Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR) Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate (ARIMD) has full responsibility for the Army Reserve's Real Property acquisition, management, and military construction programs. Important to this mission is complying with local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, Executive Orders, and master planning requirements. To meet this need, OCAR ARIMD coordinates a wide variety of environmental compliance assessments and provides technical support to its subordinate organizations.

Candidate will be responsible for completion of project planning and technical report reviews to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Candidate will also support the conservation of cultural and natural resources if it is determined that those resources could be impacted by a proposed action.

Successful Candidate must have subject matter expertise in NEPA, with working knowledge of CERCLA, Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Sikes Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archeological Resources Protection Act, the Native American Graves Protection Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, and other applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and agency requirements. Experience with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)Standard D 6008, Standard Practice for Conducting Environmental Baseline Surveys, and ASTM Standard E1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process, is also a plus.

Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• Prepare an annual NEPA program plan outlining the anticipated level of NEPA document preparation necessary to support real property acquisition, military construction, and real property exchange agreements.
• Establish working relationships with other Army Reserve program staff in order to understand program dynamics and identify when environmental support is required
• Develop budget and scope of work for NEPA analyses required to support real property acquisition, military construction, and real property exchange agreements throughout the U.S. and its territories
• Participate in regular Army Reserve meetings to determine and advise senior leaders on NEPA requirements and timelines on a per-project basis
• Research unique environmental issues presented by subordinate organizations and develop clear, concise information papers to help senior leaders make decisions
• Develop Army Reserve policy proposals that streamline environmental documentation procedures required under U.S. law and Army regulations
• Review NEPA documents, such as Record of Environmental Consideration (REC), Environmental Assessment (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
• Review support documentation necessary to complete NEPA compliance, such as Record of Non-Applicability (RONA), mitigation plans, and informational letters with other agencies such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service, State Historic Preservation Officers, and tribal liaisons
• Compile administrative record from stakeholders for NEPA documents

Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or related discipline (required), Master's in Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Sciences or related discipline is preferred
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience providing NEPA technical program support
• Army, DOD, or federal agency experience preferred
• Excellent critical thinking, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong program, project, and time management skills are essential; ability to multi-task is critical
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Must be willing to learn new software systems specific to the Army Reserve
• Ability to meet the qualifications of an Environmental Professional, as defined in 40 CFR § 312.10(b), a plus
• Travel anticipated 6-8 times per year
• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen, have a current driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Army background security investigation

Working at Plexus

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Plexus offers a total rewards package designed with your health and wealth in mind. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance package options; FSA and HSA options; 401(k) participation with company match; life, short-term, and long term disability insurance; flexible Paid Time Off; and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility.

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