http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/nepa-technician-blm-battle-mountain/
Working collaboratively with the BLM Battle Mountain District Office, GBI is recruiting to hire a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Technician to support BLM’s Planning and Environmental Coordinators. The NEPA Technician will be provided a working introduction to BLM policies, regulations, procedures, programs, and operations. Particular focus will be placed on planning and environmental coordination through administrative and technical tasks, including the use of ePlanning, designed to develop knowledge and understanding of multiple-use land management. The NEPA Technician will assist Planning and Environmental Coordinators with preparation and review of NEPA documents; organizing and preparing Administrative Records for a broad scope of public land projects; responding to public comments on NEPA documents as needed; and researching and tracking recent applicable legal decisions, regulations, and policy guidance. Strong communication skills are imperative as the NEPA Technician must be approachable and work well in both team and individual work environments. The NEPA Technician will also assist in conducting NEPA coordination (kickoff) meetings with stakeholders and possibly public meetings, as well as help with coordinating District staff through the planning process. Location: The BLM Battle Mountain District Office (BMDO) is located in north-central Nevada in the town of Battle Mountain (est. 4,000 pop.) which is situated on Interstate 80, approximately 3 hours east of Reno, NV, 3 hours west of Salt Lake City. Locally, Battle Mountain sits between Winnemucca and Elko, both about an hour drive. The BMDO manages 10.4 million acres within central Nevada of primarily sage brush steppe, Great Basin cold desert eco-type, a small portion of Mojave hot desert eco-type and its transition zone. Elevations range from 4,000 to above 10,000 feet. Compensation & Timeline o Rate of pay: $19.00/hour o Paid Medical and Dental Benefits o 6-month appointment starting in October 2015; potential for extension pending funding and favorable performance review o Full time, 40 hours per week Qualifications o Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, such as: Environmental Policy/Planning/Protection, Environmental Science/Studies, Natural Resources Management, or related subject matter; o Prior experience with and/or exposure to the NEPA process (or related state environmental policy act/law, such as CEQA) through professional opportunity or academic coursework, desired; o Familiarity with multi-use land management issues on the BLM Battle Mountain District preferred; o Experience using GIS software (e.g.: ArcMap) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps; o Experience working with basic Microsoft Office suite of programs (e.g.: Word, Excel, Access); o Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; o Capacity to work independently and within a team environment; and o Must be motivated, self-directed, organized, and detail oriented in order to balance multiple tasks simultaneously. Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to BLM human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter (including where you found this position posted), their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, HR Coordinator at [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position posting will close when filled. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
