Assistant Project Manager, CEQA/NEPA Specialist | Remote in SoCal

Onterris is a company focused on environmental responsibility and human progress. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager, CEQA/NEPA Specialist to complete environmental reviews for projects under CEQA and NEPA, collaborating with project managers and various specialists.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist with overseeing projects related of CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental compliance documents. Sections may address aesthetics, noise, hazardous materials, air quality, ghg emissions, traffic, socioeconomics, land use, water resources, geology, and more
• Provide environmental planning guidance and project management to help with environmental impact analysis support, coordination on biological and cultural assessment support, document production support, and coordination for other associated environmental studies or analysis
• Compose letters, technical memorandums, and technical reports as needed
• Collaborate with our in-house biologists, archaeologists, and other analysts, as well as outside technical specialists
• Become proficient in QA/QC of data results, and reporting
• Become knowledgeable of regulatory standards in various Cities, Counties, states, etc. and interpret data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines
• Utilize time effectively to complete assigned tasks within assigned timeframes and communicate with Project Managers when potential issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule
• Ability to work on projects at all levels of project life cycle
• The selected candidate will coordinate with sub-consultants and project team members, and interact with clients and regulatory agencies
• Responsibilities will include assisting Project Managers with budget and schedule tracking, along with other project management duties
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or similar from an accredited four-year college or university
• 3+ years of experience in field of study
• Knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.)
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills
• Outgoing/team player with strong problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Works independently to quickly and accurately solve assigned tasks with minimal oversight
• Ability to manage a project that involves multiple subjects with urgent deadlines