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Sundance Consulting, Inc. is expanding our team and actively looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. Our team is looking for a self-motivated NEPA Professional with attention to detail and strong communication skills. Individuals need to be willing and able to work with peers across various offices and accomplish tasks associated with a variety of projects in any given week. The ability to work directly with clients is imperative. The interest in pursuing new business is also desirable. Sundance Consulting, Inc. () is a Native-Owned/Woman-Owned, award-winning environmental and natural/cultural resources Small Business. Our success has been rewarded by a deep backlog of work and we look forward to continuing to accomplish our goals. We value your innovative thinking, technical expertise, business skills, and your ability to engage with our clients and our project teams. If you are a high-achiever with a client-focus and a passion for quality, innovative solutions, and environmental stewardship, you will be a perfect match with us. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, & vision insurance, disability/life/ADD insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous matching program. NEPA Professional - REMOTE Summary of Position Provide leadership for NEPA consulting projects and support for document preparation and support the broader natural resources service offering of Sundance. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for environmental planning including the NEPA process of environmental impact analyses, facilitating public and agency outreach, and providing quality assurance and leadership during the development of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) while developing, maintaining, and growing client relationships. This position can work remotely from any location in the United States. Duties & Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance and oversite of NEPA document preparation. Contribute to preparing EAs and EISs addressing the development for a wide variety of projects, revision of federal resource management plans and land use plans, etc. In addition, this position will help lead, write, and manage tasks for the preparation of NEPA documents, discipline reports, and other environmental documents related to projects managed by federal agencies or for those that occur on federal lands. Provide technical oversight and guidance for the preparation of key aspects of NEPA documents and the NEPA process, including Pre-NOI activities and project planning; development of the description of the proposed action and purpose and need; NEPA document structuring and content planning; public scoping; public comment review and response; and Records of Decisions. Findings of No Significant Impact and Administrative Records. Support with planning and implementing the execution of natural resource projects including permitting efforts, natural resources field studies, data analysis and report preparation. Prepare and/or direct the preparation of permit packages, technical studies, and supporting documents, such as resource reports, assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans, and other deliverables. Communicate with internal and external clients in a responsive and professional manner to ensure successful project completion with no surprises. Foster existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities to expand Sundance's natural resources business unit. Support proposal preparation and review with technical expertise and cost estimates. Fieldwork in the areas of physical and/or biological sciences. Lead or facilitate project meetings attended by clients, agencies, and the public to support a successful project outcome. Provide enterprise-level support by contributing to business development pursuits and proposals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Natural Resource Management or related field. 5+ years' experience working with NEPA and/or permitting including developing and writing Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and Biological Assessments within multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency efforts. Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and the environmental permitting process. Experience with technical writing of EAs and/or EIS' specific to NEPA language. Preparation of proposals including technical approach and pricing. Proficiency with MS Office suite, strong people skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol tests. Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree in biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Geology, or related field. 10 years of NEPA experience. Function as an Interdisciplinary Team Lead with a working understanding of agency internal processes and procedures and positive existing relationships with federal land management and regulatory agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM), US Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), FERC, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is strongly preferred. Ability to be recognized by clients and agencies as a NEPA project manager that can lead an EIS from pre-NEPA planning phases through Record of Decision. Experience with business development with federal agencies, Tribal entities, renewable energy developers, mining, oil and gas, and or other non-federal entities Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification. Federal contracting experience. Compensation and Benefits Base Salary: negotiable based on experience Bonus Program. Flexible working hours are available, outside of scheduled field events, allowing for a half day off every Friday. Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with a 4% match. Sundance is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Job Posted by ApplicantPro