Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is an established environmental services firm. Founded in 2005, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Natives of Kodiak since 2015, EAS specializes in environmental site characterization and assessment, compliance and permitting, natural and cultural resource management, and planning, among other disciplines. Our success as an environmental consultancy is driven by a strong work culture and an expanding network of professionals located throughout the US. As a growing Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned and Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), EAS is excited to offer an increasingly diverse portfolio of services to public and private sector interests, now and well into the future.

EAS is currently looking for an Environmental Planning and Compliance Program Manager. This is a full-time remote position.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, the Environmental Planning and Compliance Program Manager will play a pivotal role in guiding the successful execution of environmental documentation and regulatory compliance projects. The Environmental Planning and Compliance Program Manager will provide line supervision to approximately 10-15 technical staff members primarily supporting NEPA analyses and environmental compliance studies. The Environmental Planning and Compliance Program Manager is responsible for implementing standards and procedures for the completion of environmental deliverables, as well as developing and training team members, reviewing staff performance, and overseeing monthly contract invoicing and weekly timekeeping/utilization.

Essential Functions:

• Senior Leadership Participation: Serve as an integral member of the senior leadership team, actively participating in both virtual and occasional in-person meetings.
• Environmental Documentation Oversight: Lead project managers in the development, execution, and review of environmental documents such as EAs, EISs, Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), and Records of Decision (RODs) to ensure technical and legal sufficiency for client deliverables.
• Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage complex, multi-disciplinary NEPA and compliance projects, ensuring collaboration among internal teams, teaming partners, subcontractors, and clients while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Staff Leadership and Development: Manage the growth and professional development of technical staff, providing mentorship, direct supervision, and guidance in project management and client engagement.
• Human Resources Collaboration: Partner with the HR team to oversee employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and career development within the Environmental Planning and Compliance Program.
• Budget Management: Collaborate with company leadership to develop and manage the annual budget for the Environmental Planning and Compliance Program.
• Client Relationship Management: Mentor staff in managing client relationships, participate in client meetings, and facilitate problem resolution, ensuring ongoing client satisfaction and project success.
• Contract Management: Oversee and manage federal contracts to ensure conformance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and other agency and federal requirements. Contracts may include indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) single award task order contracts (SATOCs), standalone contracts, and subcontracts supporting Federal clients.
• Business Development: Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, fostering relationships with clients, and preparing proposals for future projects.
• Proposal Preparation and Risk Management: Lead proposal development for new environmental planning and compliance projects, including scope definition, risk assessment, and pricing strategies for complex environmental projects.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure all documents and deliverables meet company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee all project activities, including work planning, project reviews and forecasting, quality control, invoicing, and staff performance reviews, ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• Certification/License: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Professional Engineer (PE) is desired but not required.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in preparing NEPA environmental documents and associated technical studies, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role managing environmental projects and staff.
• NEPA Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in NEPA implementation, including conducting analyses and reviews, and developing key NEPA documents (e.g., EAs, EISs, FONSIs, RODs). Leading the completion of multiple EIS documents a plus.
• Federal Agency Experience: Significant recent experience working with federal agencies such as the Department of Defense, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security. Specific experience with the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army is a plus.
• Leadership and Team Building: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring project success and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and deadlines across diverse geographic regions.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to edit, oversee, and prepare high-quality technical reports with attention to detail.
• Negotiation and Problem-Solving: Exceptional skills in negotiation, problem-solving, and production of high-quality deliverables, with a track record of successfully fulfilling commitments on schedule.

Benefits:

• Our full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance and 401k with match.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicle, prepare and analyze data, and work on computers.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

EAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).