The Environmental Compliance Specialist is a direct-hire position working for HGA in our Baton Rouge, LA office.
The Environmental Compliance Specialist will provide environmental review and clearance services to government clients. The focus will be on infrastructure projects and affordable multi-family housing developments funded by HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. Additionally, the Environmental Compliance Specialist may require supporting other federal and state grant programs as needed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Review a project scope and recommend the best path forward for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with 24 CFR part 58.
• Meet and document all requirements in every environmental review record.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Use the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS).
• Make well-informed, data-driven decisions that influence project outcomes.
• Effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including grantees, sub-grantees, federal agency representatives, and project teams.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing environmental reviews for CDBG-DR programs.
• Experienced in conducting tiered environmental reviews (Tier 1 and Tier 2).
• Skilled in performing phase 1 environmental site assessments.
• Experience using HEROS (HUD Environmental Review Online System).
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with comprehensive HUD regulations.
• Critical thinking skills with a strong focus on data-based decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing relationships with various stakeholders.
• Experience with delineations and Jurisdictional Determinations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is desired.

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