Environmental Scientist: Natural Resources
Key details
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Science & Research
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 15h ago
Skills
due diligenceenvironmental regulationsgrcpermittingregulatory compliancetechnical supporttechnical writing
About the role
General Description
Under the Project Manager's guidance, the Environmental Scientist: NEPA/ Natural Resources will provide technical support for NASA Glenn Research Center's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental planning, and Natural Resources Management programs, and support Cultural Resources Management activities as needed. The position will conduct environmental reviews, evaluate potential environmental impacts, prepare NEPA documentation, and support natural resource assessments and regulatory compliance activities. The Environmental Scientist will work closely with NASA personnel and other stakeholders to support environmental planning and resource management decisions.
This position supports NASA Glenn Research Center operations at Lewis Field and the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (GRC-ATF), helping ensure environmental activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and NASA requirements.
How You Will Fulfill Your Mission
- Conduct environmental planning and compliance reviews for proposed programs, projects, and activities, identifying potential environmental impacts, applicable regulatory requirements, and appropriate compliance approaches.
- Prepare and support the development of NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), NEPA Checklists, Records of Environmental Consideration (RECs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and contributions to Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and other environmental studies as needed.
- Review project plans, drawings, designs, technical information, and supporting documentation to evaluate potential environmental impacts and identify necessary environmental reviews or consultations.
- Coordinate environmental reviews with NASA project managers, technical leads, principal investigators, action proponents, and other stakeholders to gather information, evaluate proposed actions, and support environmental planning decisions.
- Participate in project meetings, site visits, scoping activities, and other coordination efforts necessary to understand proposed projects and assess environmental considerations.
- Support the Natural Resources Management Program, including implementation of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and associated conservation and resource management activities.
- Conduct or support natural resource assessments, field surveys, and ecological monitoring involving wildlife, vegetation, habitats, wetlands, invasive species, and other natural resources.
- Assist with regulatory compliance activities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including Section 7 reviews and consultations, biological assessments, threatened and endangered species evaluations, and coordination with appropriate resource agencies.
- Support compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and other applicable natural resource protection requirements.
- Research and evaluate environmental regulations, policies, and technical information to provide recommendations and support environmental planning and compliance decisions.
- Prepare technical reports, environmental analyses, correspondence, and supporting documentation that clearly communicate environmental findings and recommendations.
- Maintain NEPA administrative records, environmental project trackers, compliance documentation, and other applicable reporting systems; monitor and document completion of environmental commitments.
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory and resource agencies, as appropriate, to support environmental reviews, consultations, and permitting activities.
- Provide support to the Cultural Resources Management Program as needed, including National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and 110 compliance, consultation coordination, cultural resource assessments, and integration of cultural resource considerations into NEPA reviews.
- Support environmental due diligence activities, including Environmental Baseline Surveys, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and other environmental evaluations associated with property transactions, demolition, or proposed site activities, as assigned.
- Collaborate with NASA personnel and HSG team members to support changing project priorities, address environmental planning needs, and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
- Provide support to other areas of the contract, HSG customers, and projects as required.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, performance work statements, health and safety requirements, job hazard analyses, and approved standard operating procedures.
Why We Value You
- You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
- You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
- You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
- You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
- You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
- You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.
Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Policy, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in environmental planning, NEPA compliance, natural resources management, or a related field. Candidates with approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience are preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting environmental reviews and applying NEPA requirements to projects, programs, or operational activities.
- Experience preparing or substantively contributing to NEPA documentation, such as Categorical Exclusions, NEPA Checklists, Records of Environmental Consideration (RECs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
- Working knowledge of NEPA, ESA Section 7, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other applicable federal environmental regulations.
- Ability to evaluate proposed actions, identify potential environmental impacts, and determine appropriate environmental review or compliance requirements.
- Experience reviewing project plans, technical information, and supporting documentation to support environmental planning and regulatory compliance.
- Strong technical writing skills, including experience preparing environmental reports, analyses, regulatory documentation, or similar technical materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project personnel, technical specialists, management, and customer representatives.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet established deadlines.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain required NASA facility access.
Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
- Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting with occasional outdoor activities and may require irregular hours
- Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.
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