Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Job Location:  Candidates are preferred in any one of the eight Texas offices including Houston, Round Rock, Austin, McKinney, San Antonio, Shiner, Longview, or El Paso. Candidates will also be considered in any JMT Office Nationwide. Remote employees not within commuting distance of a JMT office location will also be considered.

Position Summary: Manages and prepares documentation under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Manages, directs, and oversees work of NEPA Specialists or Environmental Scientists. This position will provide staff augmentation to the Environmental Services Department of a local government agency.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage environmental tasks and attend project meetings as requested by the Planning, Engineering, Construction, or Infrastructure Divisions
• Support project managers in overseeing the successful planning and execution of federally funded projects by managing environmental scope and consultants, providing environmental compliance recommendations, updating project schedules, and assisting with planning preliminary engineering, and design-phase alternatives analysis
• Advise project managers, Risk Management, Property Acquisitions, and Project Delivery Teams in identifying project risks, choice limiting actions, changes in regulatory requirements, and status updates for designated projects and funding programs
• Aid the Grants Management Team in project selection, grant applications, requests for information (RFIs), and technical assistance requests
• Prepare public and tribal notices on behalf of federal partners and support Communications in responding to public information requests and comments
• Manage consultants performing environmental support tasks through administrative functions, which include requesting, reviewing, and approving proposals and bids
• Provide quality control and quality assurance of deliverables received from consultants and contractors
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations with an emphasis on NEPA
• Work with other District departmental staff, non-profit organizations, federal, state, and local governments to facilitate joint use projects within the District’s facilities
• Conduct environmental research and investigations, as required, and track projects in the District’s applicable databases

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supports and/or participates in permitting processes, field investigations, including wetland delineations, forest stand delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, and environmental compliance surveys (e.g., stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control procedures, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in natural or resource management, environmental or natural science, planning, or a related field, plus 5+ years of experience with essential functions and responsibilities as outlined above
• Expertise with NEPA regulations and requirements including, at minimum, 40 CFR 1500-1508
• Experience in planning, preparation and analysis/review of NEPA documents for water resources clients for large drainage improvement projects such as channel conveyance and stormwater detention basins
• Experience working with FEMA, USFWS, USACE, HUD, EPA, NRCS, and USDA is preferred
• At least one year of demonstrated experience with managing complex and unique NEPA projects for various federal, state, and local municipality clients
• Project management experience is desired, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, planning, or a related field, or a law degree
• Professional certification or license such as American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Environmental Professional, or Project Management Professional
• Proficiency or familiarity in GIS, AutoCADD and/or Microstation
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local environmental rules and regulations, with demonstrated proficiency in NEPA compliance
• Can work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing regulatory regimes and requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills  
• Adept at mastering new concepts quickly
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments
• Confident in working with a variety of stakeholders, including: the public, interest groups, government personnel, and external organizations
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Familiarity using Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam, with emphasis on electronic editing tools

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 90% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. 

Field work is required approximately 10% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits 

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
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 JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.