Environmental Compliance Specialist I

The Environmental Compliance Specialist will support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management in efforts to advance compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental statutes, such as the Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat provision, Marine Mammal Protection Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. OCM supports and invests in a range of activities that have the potential to impact the environment and that are both NOAA-led and funded through Coastal Zone Management Programs, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, Coral Reef Conservation Program or other programs. This includes scientific research and monitoring, coastal construction and restoration, land acquisition, surveying and data collection, debris removal, planning activities, facilities management, and public engagement and outreach efforts.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist I will work closely with the Environmental Specialist II, and in close coordination with OCM's federal Environmental Compliance Coordinators (ECCs), to address the NEPA and Environmental Compliance-related workload within OCM and to serve as an information resource for OCM staff. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

Tasks of the Environmental Compliance Specialist:

" Apply knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that affect the NEPA process, including drafting and supporting the development of associated documentation

" Review funding applications and associated tasks or projects, contract actions, Memoranda of Understanding to confirm NEPA and Environmental Compliance requirements.

" Provide technical assistance to OCM staff, as needed, to clarify required documentation and to address questions regarding consultations with NOAA or other agencies assist staff in adhering to standard procedures established for key environmental statutes.

" Review draft Environmental Compliance documentation for quality and completeness (e.g., categorical exclusion memos, environmental assessments, consultations, etc.) and provide comments or recommended edits to the ECC to advance NOAA approval.

" Assemble content for and/or assist development of draft and final Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and/or programmatic consultation documents, in consultation with the OCM ECCs and other subject matter experts.

Requirements

Minimum Experience. A candidate must have:

" One (1) year experience supporting development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Environmental Compliance documentation, OR a Master's Degree, Ph.D, or JD in a related field.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, or coastal management/policy.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

" Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that affect the National Environmental Policy Act process; including National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultations with state historic preservation

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.