What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation NEPA Specialist position at AECOM?
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a self-motivated Transportation NEPA Specialist to join our Grand Rapids, MI transportation planning team, providing technical expertise and managing environmental tasks for public and private transportation and infrastructure clients throughout our US West Region. The ideal candidate should have an established and successful history of executing and managing the environmental review process for small and large-scale projects.
This position functions as a NEPA specialist and subject matter expert for projects being developed and delivered by AECOM.
AECOM performs engineering services to develop and deliver various projects for MDOT and other local agency clients, including some of the most complex transportation projects within the State. MDOT and other clients rely on consultants to assist with obtaining environmental clearance and supporting NEPA activities. This position will support this need. This position will work closely with MDOT environmental staff and other resource agency staff to assist with environmental aspects of our projects. The person in this position operates independently with limited guidance and is expected to have working knowledge of the NEPA process and procedures to obtain the necessary clearance on both State and Federally funded projects.
General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 60
Function as a NEPA specialist and subject matter expert for projects being developed and delivered by AECOM.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
Develop and maintain environmental records to be included in the project file for AECOM’s projects.
Lead major action NEPA documents (Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements) for MDOT and Local Agency clients.
Coordinate categorical exclusion NEPA studies with MDOT, other Owner’s, and regulatory and resource agencies.
Lead efforts to document NEPA studies for local agency clients on the MDOT Local Agency Environmental Clearance Form (5323).
Serve as the main author of Book 2, Section 4 for all design-build projects, including coordination efforts with MDOT environmental and innovative contracting staff to verify all project requirements are incorporated.
Perform QA/QC on environmental documents produced by other AECOM staff.
Conduct site reviews and review projects to determine potential environmental constraints early in the project’s life cycle.
Conduct plan reviews to verify all environmental avoidance and mitigation measures have been incorporated into the developed plans.
Investigate online resources to determine potential project impacts.
Perform Project Area Contamination Surveys (PACS) including coordination efforts with MDOT and subconsultants, as needed, for testing needs and the development of reports/memos.
Identify projects that are within watersheds subject to Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL). Work with clients to determine potential mitigation efforts.
Assist with coordination efforts associated with identifying endangered flora/fauna and coordinate with the necessary resource agencies.
Assist AECOM’s Innovative Contracting staff with design-builder submittal reviews as it relates to environmental compliance.
Assist as needed with developing exhibits using ArcGIS.
Serve as the Environmental Compliance Manager (ECM) to maintain environmental compliance and comply with commitments included within the contract documents when AECOM is serving as part of a design-build team.
Develop environmental management plans, trainings, and lead environmental meetings required as part of design-build contracts.
General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 35
Serve as the subject matter expert for human environmental tasks.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
Perform community and land use assessments in support of NEPA studies.
Coordinate with AECOM’s noise specialists to develop noise reports/abatement.
Coordinate with other AECOM subject matter experts to perform traffic impact analysis as part of NEPA studies.
Identify potential project Section 4(f) impacts and work to resolve the impact and/or coordinate as needed with Owner’s and the Official with Jurisdiction to mitigate impacts.
Develop Area of Potential Effect (APE) graphics and lead AECOM’s cultural resource staff to complete the Section 106 process on Local Agency Projects and MDOT Bridge Bundling. On MDOT projects, assist in developing documents to delineate the APE and coordinate with design staff to verify any identified constraints are incorporated in the plans.
Support clients with public involvement efforts including mailings, videos, and public meetings.
Support MDOT with necessary tribal coordination and consultation.
General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 5
Develop business opportunities with current and prospective clients.
Identify opportunities for business growth in Michigan transportation sectors.
Perform outreach with current and prospective clients to educate them on AECOM’s services.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
- BA/BS in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, or related fields plus minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in project management and NEPA compliance or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications :
Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with environmental review and compliance requirements in Michigan
Technical background and expertise in a NEPA discipline, such as cultural resources, noise, air quality, biology, Clean Water Act permitting.
Experience with State and local transportation agencies, and their environmental policies and practices are preferred.
Additional Information
Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation in Michigan will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $107,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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ReqID: J10104693
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
