Job Description

Position Summary:

The Environmental Analyst will work closely with our federal partners to prepare Environmental Assessments (EAs), update Programmatic Biological Assessments (BAs), and Findings of No Practicable Alternatives (FONPAs).

This position has full remote potential, but preference will be given to candidates who are able to report weekly to the office. Our office currently operates on a hybrid schedule that requires at least one office day and up to four remote days per week. This hybrid schedule is subject to change. Relocation expenses are not available. Overnight travel will be required.

Essential Job Duties:

• Work independently and collaboratively to prepare all sections regulatory documents, such as Environmental Assessments, Biological Assessments, Finding of No Practicable Alternatives, and Environmental Baseline Surveys.

• Compile and analyze documents and data pertaining to potentially affected resources within the project/action area. Conduct on-site surveys and attend project meetings.

• Coordinate with federal partners to discuss proposed projects/actions, affected resources, and other project components to determine how to best approach compliance documents.

• Analyze potential impacts to resources and ensure regulatory requirements for the projects/actions are met.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance; required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.

Supervision:

This position does not supervise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, or a related field

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in environmental analysis

• Professional experience ensuring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and/or Endangered Species Act (or related regulations)

• Professional experience preparing or reviewing Environmental Assessments (or similar multidisciplinary compliance documents)

• Demonstrated technical writing ability, clear communication skills, and attention to detail

• Knowledge of resource types often considered in National Environmental Policy Act analysis (e.g., air quality; water, geological, cultural, and biological resources; land use; noise, infrastructure; public health and safety; hazardous materials and wastes; socioeconomics; and environmental justice)

• Experience interpreting and concisely summarizing complex information into compliance documents

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, or a related field

• Professional experience with the Endangered Species Act, including preparing Biological Assessments

• Professional experience with U.S. Forest Service land management plan implementation

• Familiar with GIS

Salary Range

65000-85000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV, Statement of Interest

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.