- Providing policy determinations and guidance to assist in program and operational decision making.
- Providing environmental planning, project compliance, and technical assistance support.
- Directs, administers, monitors, and maintains appropriate documentation to ensure projects are in compliance with applicable environmental laws, executive orders and/or regulations on simple to complex projects.
- Coordinating with State and federal resource/regulatory agencies to help identify and resolve compliance matters.
- Providing technical advice to leadership concerning environmental resource concerns or adverse impacts.
- Accessing on-line publicly available data on Floodplain, Wetland, Coastal, Soils maps, Endangered Species, etc.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with FEMA program staff.
- Following existing review protocols, job aids, and suggesting new methods or efficiencies.
Environmental Protection Specialist - Chicago, United States - Department Of Homeland Security
Description
Summary
The ideal candidate will have experience through educational training or prior employment in the field of Environmental Studies and/or Science. All disciplines are encouraged to apply including but not limited to wildlife biology, water permitting, floodplains, wetlands, coastal resources, and NEPA. The position is based in Chicago, IL. The position reports to the Chicago office with some telework allowed. On occasion, limited travel may be required.
Duties
What will I do in this position if hired?
In this Environmental Protection Specialist position, you will serve in the Region 5 Mitigation Division.
Typical assignments include:
What else do I need to know?
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