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Montrose Environmental Group Inc. Tribal NEPA Specialist (Environmental Professional) | Remote in Tumwater, Washington
ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment, ready to join an inclusive workplace, and committed to leading new ideas and creating impact? If the answer is "Yes!" we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Tribal NEPA Specialist (Environmental Professional) | Remote. ABOUT US Montrose is a renowned global environmental services provider that offers a wide range of services, including environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical solutions, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our team consists of qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts who take pride in their extensive knowledge and expertise. We follow a collaborative approach to help our clients optimize environmental resiliency and ensure that it effectively complements their decision-making and operations while effectively and efficiently supporting their projects. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 3,000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions. A DAY IN THE LIFE The Tribal NEPA Specialist (Environmental Professional) is located in California but can be performed as a REMOTE position. The Tribal NEPA Specialist will support Montrose's work with Tribal Nations to foster meaningful collaboration with Tribal communities, champion internal cultural proficiency, and establish respectful partnerships. We are seeking candidates experienced with NEPA and Fee-to-Trust projects who will be responsible for supporting the development and management of environmental projects focusing on sustainability and conservation. The selected candidate will be responsible for working with a project team to coordinate project tasks, assist with maintaining project workflow, utilize database software to administer information by updating project status, manage electronic project documents, have good communication skills, and meet client expectations. This position will apply progressive knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include Managing projects/ processes and working independently with limited supervision-coaching and reviewing the work of team members. As a key member of the Tribal team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including: * Provide deputy/assistant project management and environmental planning knowledge for tribal fee-to-trust projects and provide support on environmental impact analysis, coordination of biological and cultural assessment, NEPA and/or CEQA research and document production, and coordination for other environmental projects. * Support the implementation of comprehensive and cohesive strategies for engaging with our Tribal Nation partners/clients, coordinate relationship-building, and bolster our reputation as a trusted ally. * Implement transparent and consistent communications with Tribal governments and Indigenous Communities on housing, gaming, recreational, agricultural, brownfields, renewable energy, and other environmental projects. * The selected candidate will assist in data gathering, write sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, assist with preparing permit applications, coordinate with consultants and project team members, and interface with clients and regulatory agencies. * Assist Project Managers with budget, schedule tracking, and other project management duties. * Maintain confidentiality at all times. * Exercise safe work practice To view the full job description,