These position(s) are full time OPS Government Operations Consultant II -Environmental specialist positions in the Office of Long-Term Resiliency. This position will be part of the environmental team and works closely with various program(s) staff in carrying out the position duties and responsibilities.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

· Generates, reviews and evaluates technical National Environmental Program Act (NEPA) Environmental Reviews for HUD-funded disaster recovery and community development projects.

· Reviews and evaluates Environmental Reviews submitted by consultants and local governments to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

· Supports assigned project efforts focusing on the processing and tracking of environmental compliance documentation.

· Works with grant recipients to resolve any deficiencies in compliance documentation.

· Provides technical assistance to local governments and their consultants as needed to implement federal and state environmental rules and regulations.

· Documenting and track status of numerous assigned projects.

· Consult with local, state, and federal offices, including tribal councils, as needed, to ensure environmental reviews meet all compliance standards and required timeframes.

· May participate in conferences, workshops, seminars, training sessions and similar activities relevant to the program and environmental reviews in order to provide guidance on environmental review requirements and processes.

· Participates in the development and implementation of training workshops and webinars for local governments and their consultants.

·Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to conduct research to find information and prepare technical reports based on that information.

· Ability to analyze complex and lengthy documentation to verify compliance with state and federal requirements.

· Ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.

· Ability to prepare documents in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and create PowerPoints for presentations.

· Ability to make effective presentations on assigned responsibilities.

· Skilled technical reviewer with concise writing skills.

· Skilled at providing excellent and compassionate customer service.

· Efficient and effective perform a high volume of technical reviews.

· Ability to work and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to produce quality deliverables within compressed timeframes.

· Ability to analyze data and information.

· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

· Ability to maintain positive, productive working relationships with coworkers and leadership.

· Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.

· Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations and explain these requirements in plain language.

· Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak publicly and lead in-person and virtual meetings.

· Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present it in a logical manner.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

· A 4-year post-secondary degree or commensurate professional experience.

· A working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal and state environmental regulations.

· Experienced at effectively communicating with persons in a position of professional or political authority.

· Knowledge based on managing federal, state, and/or local grants or contracts.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Describe your Environmental work experience.
• Describe your experience working with local, state or federal government personnel.
• Describe your knowledge of/experience researching and interpreting policies and regulations.

Work Location: In person