NEPA Project Manager

~ Versar, Inc. is a global project management company based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with 22 locations around the world. ~

Since 1969, Versar has provided technical and management support to federal, state, and local government clients as well as to industries worldwide, delivering construction management, environmental sciences and engineering infrastructure solutions. Versar offers tailored and secure solutions in harsh environments providing clients with comprehensive engineering and construction management, environmental and professional services.

Position Overview

Versar is seeking a Senior NEPA Project Manager with strong technical skills to lead the capture and management of large NEPA projects and to support the preparation of EISs and EAs for complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including construction, and resource planning; and energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and programs.  This position has the flexibility to report to one of several nation-wide office locations (Richardson, TX; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; Springfield, VA; Newport News, VA; Columbia, MD).

Responsibilities

•  Managing, preparation, planning, and analysis/review of technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents.
• Direct the work of others in the completion of required studies, documents, and reports.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.

Qualifications

• BS degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or related field required.
• 15+ years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects which involve NEPA; experience with: DoD (specifically Air Force and Navy) a plus.
• AICP or CEP certification plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Proven client management skills with Navy, Air Force, BLM, Army, Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection, or other related agencies are a must.
• Technical and/or field experience with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review are a must.
• Public participation, agency coordination, planning, and programming experience.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and show demonstrated expertise in managing several complex tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel including report formatting and production of technical reports and proposals. 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and team player with a strong focus on quality and client service.
• Ability to take a leadership role in managing NEPA projects and developing new business.
• Ability to manage the entire process for Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs).
• Business Development and proposal preparation experience with one or more of the following clients: DoD NEPA compliance and natural resource management (specifically Air Force and Navy), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Department of Agriculture, US Customs and Border Protection NEPA compliance, or Coast Guard NEPA compliance.
• Interact with clients in process management and provide guidance and advice on complying with NEPA and related statutes and authorities (e.g., Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Executive Order on Environmental Justice, etc.).
• Manage agency consultation, public involvement, comment-response, impact analyses, and document production
• Manage multidisciplinary, geographically diverse teams and developing and managing project budgets and schedules.
• U.S. Citizenship or ability to obtain security clearance for work on DoD installations is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of obtaining government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC)
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with Versar’s vehicle policy.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of your employment based upon Versar’s Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.