Environmental Branch Program Manager

Environmental Branch Program Manager HDR is seeking an Environmental Branch Program Manager to lead the Environmental Branch and ensure that the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) stays in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron, as well as a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state of the art facilities. Responsibilities will include: Leading the Environmental Branch and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws Ensuring all environmental plans and programs are kept up to date and in compliance with the requirements of the Air Force Supervising the environmental team staff and ensuring consistent high level performance Assisting with recruiting and interviewing staff to fill vacant positions as applicable Representing HDR and the environmental team with the Air Force at meetings Preparing presentations and papers and being knowledgeable about all of the day to day activities of the environmental branch Planning and directing large-size planning and environmental compliance projects Performing complex assignments and exercising independent and logical judgment when faced with challenges Guiding staff in preparing, planning, analyzing and reviewing technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents Directing work of others in completion of required studies, documents and reports Demonstrating extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning and programming experience Guiding and directing staff in environmental impact assessments Preparing for and participating in public information meetings and hearings Assisting public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance for wetland impacts, bridge construction, and threatened/endangered species Giving direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed Performing other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications: 12 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy Ability to pass a background check Minimum 5 Years full-time practical experience as Environmental Branch Manager (or similar supervisory title) Minimum 8 Years in the Environmental field to include working with federal regulations and documents (i.e., multidiscipline RCRA, CWA, CAA, FIFRA experience) Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required This position is subject to a governmental background check Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline Proficient with MS Office Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Staff management experience beneficial An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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