Environmental Analyst 1

Job Description

The Environmental Analyst I serves as an Environmental Analyst / Environmental Project Manager supporting environmental compliance efforts for Department of Energy (DOE)-related projects. This role centers on coordinating environmental consultants, reviewing reports, supporting permitting activities, managing GIS deliverables, and tracking program progress. The focus is on coordination, strong understanding of environmental compliance, and effective day‑to‑day management of environmental review activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) to environmental consultants for environmental summary reports and field surveys, including ecological, cultural, wetland, and endangered species surveys.
• Coordinate closely with internal ecology and cultural resources teams to support planning, logistics, and execution of field surveys.
• Review environmental summary reports for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with established internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Consolidate project information into comprehensive, DOE‑ready environmental summary packages that clearly present findings and compliance status.
• Develop clear project descriptions and summary maps that outline the total project scope and key environmental considerations.
• Create, manage, and update GIS, KMZ, and Google Earth files to support environmental reporting, mapping, and visualization needs.
• Track consultant deliverables, field survey timelines, construction start dates, and costs associated with environmental surveys and reporting.
• Review and validate consultant invoices against awarded scopes of work to ensure accuracy and proper alignment with contracted services.
• Upload final environmental deliverables to internal systems to facilitate timely transfer of documentation to DOE and other stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing status updates to DOE and internal teams on environmental review progress, key milestones, and any emerging issues.
• Support environmental permitting activities related to water permitting and other regulatory requirements as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure environmental compliance is integrated into project planning and execution.
• Utilize Excel to track data, monitor timelines, manage budgets, and generate reports that summarize environmental review activities.
• Apply knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and funding programs to help guide project compliance strategies.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or related environmental project management functions
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and permitting processes, including familiarity with the Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, FEMA floodplains, and farmland protection requirements.
• Demonstrated capability with Google Earth mapping and GIS tools, including creation and management of KMZ and Google Earth files.
• Proficiency with Excel for tracking, reporting, and data management related to environmental deliverables, timelines, and costs.
• Experience reviewing or supporting NEPA or NEPA‑like environmental documentation, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance.
• Ability to manage environmental consultants, coordinate deliverables, and track progress against scopes of work and schedules.
• Experience with field surveys in one or more areas such as ecological resources, wetlands, endangered species, or cultural resources.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Forestry, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for consolidating project information into complete, compliant environmental packages.
• Effective communication skills for providing clear updates to internal teams, DOE contacts, and consultants.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• NEPA experience is preferred but not required, including familiarity with the preparation or review of NEPA‑like documentation.
• Experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting processes is considered relevant and beneficial.
• Prior experience managing environmental consultants and tracking deliverables is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal funding programs tied to environmental compliance and how they influence project requirements.
• Background in natural resources such as forestry, ecology, or environmental science is strongly preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a nice‑to‑have for supporting mapping and project documentation.
• Experience with Power BI is preferred for building dashboards, visualizing data, and performing trend analysis on environmental metrics.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office‑based, with a standard schedule of four days per week on‑site (Monday through Thursday) and remote work on Friday. Working hours are flexible, with typical start times between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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