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NEPA Specialist - Fort Collins, Colorado

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Work Location
Position is fully remote

Research Professional Position
Yes

Posting Number
202301226AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
07/17/2023

Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Summary
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is hiring a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Specialist. This person will join a growing team of environmental professionals based out of our headquarters at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

The NEPA Specialist will prepare Environmental Assessments (EAs), Biological Assessments (BAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and other documents for proposed activities that will occur on Air Force installations. Primary responsibilities include:
  • Conducting literature reviews
  • Interpreting state and federal regulations and Air Force guidance
  • Data synthesis
  • Impact analysis
  • Developing avoidance, minimization, and conservation measures
  • Producing (e.g., writing, editing, formatting) regulatory compliance documents
  • Cooperating with project stakeholders
  • Preparing documents for public review and comment, including holding informative meetings
  • Working closely with other CEMML team members to complete assigned tasks.


Expertise in NEPA, scientific writing, and excellent communication skills are required for this position. Experience in military land management is desired, but not necessary.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week). Our office currently operates on a hybrid schedule that requires at least three office and up to two remote days per week. Limited overnight travel will be required. This hybrid schedule is subject to change.

The preference is for this position to be office-based in Fort Collins, CO. However, we may consider a fully remote position for the right candidate. If incumbent lives in the northern Colorado region, part-time remote work potential (minimum 3 days in office/week).

Required Job Qualifications
  • B.S./B.A. in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, or a related field plus at least three years of relevant professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience with the National Environmental Policy Act and related regulations (e.g., Sikes Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, or Endangered Species Act)
  • Working knowledge of resource types often considered in National Environmental Policy Act analysis (e.g., air quality; water, geological, cultural, and biological resources; land use; noise, infrastructure; public health and safety; hazardous materials and wastes; socioeconomics; and environmental justice)
  • Experience preparing or reviewing regulatory compliance documents (e.g., Environmental Assessments, Biological Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, permit applications)
  • Experience working with project stakeholders and regulatory agencies to develop project avoidance, minimization, and conservation measures
  • Experience summarizing scientific information for clients and the public
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications
  • M.S. in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, or a related field
  • At least two years of experience with natural resource management on military lands
  • Experience performing air pollutant and emissions analysis
  • Experience implementing projects within floodplains per the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
  • Knowledge of natural resource-related Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) and Air Force Manuals (AFMAN) (e.g., DoDI 4715.03, AFMAN 32-7003)

Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category
Technical Writing

Duty/Responsibility
  • Prepare NEPA documents, such as Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Biological Assessments, Finding of No Significant Impacts, Finding of No Practicable Alternatives.

Percentage Of Time
40

Job Duty Category
Regulatory Review

Duty/Responsibility
  • Expertise with applicable state, federal, and Air Force regulatory requirements.

Percentage Of Time
20

Job Duty Category
Data Synthesis

Duty/Responsibility
  • Assess impacts to natural resources from proposed activities. Develop avoidance, minimization, and conservation measures

Percentage Of Time
20

Job Duty Category
Literature Review

Duty/Responsibility
  • Collect, store, and analyze technical documents related to proposed activities requiring NEPA compliance.

Percentage Of Time
10

Job Duty Category
Project Coordination

Duty/Responsibility
  • Collaborate with CEMML staff, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to complete scheduled tasks, attend on-site meetings, prepare agency coordination letters.

Percentage Of Time
10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than July 17, 2023, for full consideration at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/129627. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
  • Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
  • Resume
  • References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search Contact
Christi Gabriel (Christi.Gabriel@colostate.edu)

EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Colorado State University (CSU) got its start as an agricultural college in 1870, six years before Colorado was even a state. The school still has agricultural and forestry programs and a first-rate veterinary medicine school, but it also offers d...

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