Environmental Planning and Cultural Resources Specialist

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking an experienced Environmental Planning and Cultural Resources Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of planners and compliance specialists within our Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment service area. This team provides a wide range of planning services to Federal and State clients that require expertise in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact assessments, NEPA program implementation, related studies and consultations, public outreach and involvement, and cultural resources management.

This full-time position can be performed remotely or in a hybrid work environment at either of ERG’s Fairfax, VA or Arlington, VA offices. Candidates local to the greater Washington, D.C., area will be preferred since the position requires occasional visits to client sites in the region.

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):
• Provide expert-level management, support, and guidance in conducting environmental impact reviews pursuant to NEPA
• Manage and/or work within multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of environmental impact assessments (i.e., NEPA Environmental Assessments [EAs], Environmental Impact Statements [EISs], and state-level impact assessments)
• Manage and/or support screening-level reviews to determine the level of NEPA review (Categorical Exclusion [CATEX], EA, or EIS) required for planned federal actions
• Support the development of agency-specific NEPA programs, including developing standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training
• Cultural Resources Management:
• Provide expert-level management, support, and guidance to ensure compliance with cultural resource related statutes, regulations, and executive orders, including but not limited to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Lead NHPA Section 106 consultations with local, state, federal, and Tribal stakeholders and conduct related outreach
• Analyze archeological and architectural resources within defined areas, based on records searches, and make effects determinations for proposed undertakings
• Assist with developing and implementing cultural resource management programs for federal agencies
• Coordinate additional support from specialized cultural resources subcontractors
• Other/General:
• Provide working-level management, support, and guidance related to compliance with additional environmental statutes, regulations, and executive orders, including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act
• Support consultations and public outreach with local, state, and federal resource management agencies
• Lead various research tasks, technical writing, and other environmental and cultural resource related tasks
• Lead various aspects of projects such as tracking budgets and schedules, monitoring scopes, facilitating meetings, coordinating deliverables, and communicating with clients
• Perform desktop-based research and report development and conduct occasional site visits

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical science, environmental or civil engineering, environmental policy, environmental planning, architectural history, archeology, or a related field
• 5 to 15 years of relevant experience, specifically including experience in cultural resource management and managing and/or preparing NEPA EAs and EISs
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly organize and synthesize project findings and recommendations for a diverse group of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of NHPA Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria
• Strong time management skills. Ability to manage and prioritize numerous concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking. Ability to develop high-quality, client-ready deliverables
• Ideal candidates will have experience performing and/or managing Phase I, II, and III cultural resource investigations
• Ideal candidates will meet Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards
• Ideal candidates will have project management experience including developing project schedules, budgets, and meeting client goals
• Ideal candidates will have experience with Federal, state, and/or local consultation and coordination for infrastructure projects
• Ideal candidates will be local to the greater Washington, D.C., area
• Educational transcripts may be requested.

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. 

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.