General Description
Under the guidance of the Regulatory Compliance and Planning Manager, the NEPA Specialist will support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Environmental Management Branch (EMB) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related regulations, assisting NASA, its contractors, and commercial tenants at KSC.
How You Will Fulfill Your Mission
- Review, evaluate, and interpret federal, state, and local regulations. Communicate these requirements to NASA and KSC contractors and tenants.
- Assess potential environmental impacts by reviewing project information, including statements of work, site plans, and engineering drawings. Consult with subject matter experts as necessary.
- Assist with the KSC environmental checklist process. Work with the NASA EMB to issue Records of Environmental Consideration, providing guidance on waste management, land use controls, cultural resources, storage tanks, and permitting requirements.
- Oversee the KSC NEPA database, managing environmental checklist, site plan, and excavation permit reviews. Implement updates and strategic changes to enhance functionality. Support Environmental Due Diligence efforts as assigned.
- Conduct research on environmental topics and regulations. Contribute to the development of policy and guidance documents.
- Participate in reviews and updates of environmental documents, databases, and tools, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.
Why We Value You
- You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
- You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
- You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
- You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
- You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
- You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.
Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, policy, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulation
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member across technical disciplines.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, where the information being communicated includes precise data and terminology.
- Ability to read, analyze and understand written information including regulations, statements of work, site plans, and engineering drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Training and/or experience in preparation of reports/consultations related to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), and/or Section 404/401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
- Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting with occasional outdoor activities and may require irregular hours.
Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.
