FEMA - Environmental Planning Specialist Job at CDM Smith, San Francisco, CA

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  • CDM Smith
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Overview The FEMA Environmental Planning Specialist:

  • Conducts site inspections and ensures that any proposed project actions comply with environmental, floodplain, historic preservation laws, regulations, and executive orders. Includes conducting environmental assessments and environmental impact statements as required.
  • Assesses potential impacts to species and habitat on projects, prepares No Effect memos, conducts biological assessments and surveys to determine the existence of, and potential impact to, endangered species in accordance with criteria.
  • Conducts surveys, assessments and reviews of other potential areas of impact such as water quality, wetland delineations, sole or principal drinking aquifers, prime farmlands and other ecologically significant or geographically unique areas.
  • Performs analyses to ensure all reasonable alternatives have been evaluated in accordance with criteria and documented in written reports.
  • Provides technical expertise to assist with Floodplain and Wetland Issues to support documentation needed for Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990.
  • May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Responsibilities Conducts site inspections and ensures compliance with environmental, floodplain, historic preservation laws, regulations, and executive orders; includes environmental assessments and environmental impact statements as required. Assesses potential impacts to species and habitat; prepares No Effect memos; conducts biological assessments and surveys for endangered species per criteria. Conducts surveys and reviews of water quality, wetlands, aquifers, prime farmlands, and other ecologically significant areas. Performs analyses to evaluate all reasonable alternatives and documents findings in written reports. Provides technical expertise for Floodplain and Wetland Issues to support EO 11988 and EO 11990 documentation. Coordinates and completes site inspections to validate and record damage for FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery. Maintains U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a FEMA Badge with background investigation for a Public Trust position. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering or related discipline. 2 years of in-field experience. Domestic travel is required. Skills and Abilities Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge with background investigation for a Public Trust position. Working knowledge of the practical application of science and technology including application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment. Ability to balance and prioritize work; strong attention to detail; effective written and oral communication skills. Experience working with Federal Regulations and Code. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible. Other Information Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing for certain positions. Details provided in the job description. Pay Range Minimum: $33.60 Pay Range Maximum: $67.20 Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed. Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary Visa Sponsorship Available: No Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity: This is an evergreen position to build a candidate pool; not currently open. If you are interested, apply to be part of the talent community. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours,

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