Tribal NEPA Specialist - Staff Scientist

Overview

About Onterris:
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

This is a remote position.

The Tribal NEPA Specialist will support Onterris work with Tribal Nations to foster meaningful collaboration with Tribal communities, champion internal cultural proficiency, and establish respectful partnerships. We are seeking candidates experienced with NEPA and Fee-to-Trust projects who will be responsible for supporting the development and management of environmental projects focusing on sustainability and conservation.

The selected candidate will be responsible for working with a project team to coordinate project tasks, assist with maintaining project workflow, utilize database software to administer information by updating project status, manage electronic project documents, have good communication skills, and meet client expectations.

This position will apply progressive knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include managing projects/processes and working independently with limited supervision—coaching and reviewing the work of team members.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $70,500 to $95,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Provide deputy/assistant project management and environmental planning knowledge for tribal fee-to-trust projects and provide support on environmental impact analysis, coordination of biological and cultural assessment, NEPA and/or CEQA research and document production, and coordination for other environmental projects.
• Support the implementation of comprehensive and cohesive strategies for engaging with our Tribal Nation partners/clients, coordinate relationship-building, and bolster our reputation as a trusted ally.
• Implement transparent and consistent communications with Tribal governments and Indigenous Communities on housing, gaming, recreational, agricultural, brownfields, renewable energy, and other environmental projects.
• Assist in data gathering, write sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, assist with preparing permit applications, coordinate with consultants and project team members, and interface with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Assist Project Managers with budget, schedule tracking, and other project management duties.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in environmental planning.
• NEPA experience writing EAs and/or EISs working with Tribal Nations.
• Experience developing Fee-to-Trust applications for Tribal Nations.
• Direct experience and knowledge of environmental regulations, assisting in research for NEPA and CEQA planning documents, and preparing or assisting in the preparation of technical sections for NEPA documents and environmental permits (CWA 404/401, NHPA 106, ESA Section
  7).
• Preferred experience with Tribal Nations and their environmental needs.
• Experience with preparing technical reports.
• Strong research,…