Sustainability and NEPA Support Coordinator

Stantec Government Services (GS) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented coordinator with a focus on environmental planning and administrative support processes to support Range Management at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) located in Twentynine Palms, CA. 

The successful candidate possesses an understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and administrative processes associated with categorical exclusions (CATEXs), environmental assessments (EAs), and environmental impact statements (EISs). This role requires the ability to review and understand environmental statutes, regulations, and policies to determine required processes and documentation. The selected candidate will manage logistics related to submission of Requests for Environmental Review (REIRs), and act as support to the action sponsor, or alternate (as needed) for any NEPA process and documentation requirements. This position is a full-time position supporting the Range Management Training Directorate at MCAGCC located in Twentynine Palms, CA. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Providing full-time support to the Range Development Section to ensure NEPA compliance and providing technical and administrative support in coordination with the Installation NEPA Program Manager
• Supporting facilitation of up meetings for the Range Development Section and preparing meeting minutes
• Reviewing Decision Memorandums for projects approved at the CATEX level and preparing compliance memorandums
• Reviewing existing NEPA documentation and preparing proposed solutions for gaps in coverage
• Preparing Requests for Environmental Impact Review (REIRs) and submit through NEPA Process Automation Management Support Module System (PAMS)
• Preparing administrative materials including but not limited to, statements of purposed and need, descriptions of proposed actions and alternatives, and descriptions of mitigation measures
• Providing recommendations on efficient process to reduce redundancies in NEPA compliance program; drafting or updating office Standard Operating Procedures for the Range Sustainability NEPA program
• Coordinating and conducting the annual Environmental Compliance program
• Drafting NEPA documentation, memos, reports, correspondence, and other products in support of NEPA actions
• Monitoring project compliance with terms and conditions of the decision memorandum (DM) for projects approved at the CATEX level, and preparation of the compliance memorandum at conclusion of events
• Preparation of maps to support REIRs, at a basic level
• In coordination with the NEPA Program Manager, support the implementation of a mitigation monitoring system for ongoing training activities
• Attend NEPA and related meetings; participate in interdisciplinary team collaboration

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Must have or be able to obtain any required federal government clearances, including a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Ability to use or learn Geographic Information System (GIS) basic functions to generate maps to support REIRs; Citrix GIS website is used to access GIS data
• Knowledge of basic NEPA processes and procedures
• Skilled in Naval Correspondence format
• Ability and skill in applying standardized processes for managing administrative procedures that require a high-level of documentation and regulatory compliance
• Strong administrative, logistics, and written and oral communications skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• The ability and commitment to work collaboratively with all groups, including staff, management, and other stakeholders
• Working knowledge of military operations and codes of conduct
• Must be eligible to work in the United States (a DHS Form I-9 must be completed by the selected candidate and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for verification of eligibility to work through E-Verify)
• Must submit to and pass a company background check if selected for the position
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be willing to work full time at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements