Environmental Protection Specialist, USCG Oakland/Petaluma

This position would provide support in two or more of the above resource areas, providing general backup support to experienced subject matter experts. The candidate would conduct site visits; attend meetings; prepare correspondence; review documentation; and provide assistance to CEU and unit staff, as required, in order to ensure USCG compliance with applicable state and federal environmental requirements.

Specific Assignments include but are not limited to:

• Prepare environmental analysis of USCG engineering and real property actions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Support consultation with regulatory agencies such as U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through meetings, phone calls, and written analysis.
• Attend Environmental Compliance Evaluations with CEU staff, assist in identifying and resolving compliance issues at USCG units.
• Assist in scheduling hazardous waste disposals and reviewing disposal documentation.
• Assist in unit compliance such as fee payments and technical support.
• Conduct site visits, review contractor submittals for technical and legal sufficiency, and provide technical support in answering questions and resolving conflicts.
• Provide environmental compliance support for other projects as assigned.
• Regular verbal and written updates of project status will be a routine aspect of coordinating all assigned tasks.

Requirements

Experience with environmental permitting procedures utilized by the Federal Government is required.

Specific Environmental Specialist qualification requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the environmental field (may include internships or work during college).
• Basic familiarity with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
• Knowledge of Windows 10, MS Office, MS Teams

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

11 paid federal holidays

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Performance bonuses

Referral bonuses