Environmental and Historic Preservation Liaison Job at AECOM
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
AECOM is looking for full-time Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Liaisons to work on a 3-year contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program supporting FEMA’s four Consolidated Resource Centers (CRC). This work is 100% remote and is contingent upon contract award, which is anticipated to be in Spring / Summer 2022.
Project Overview: FEMA’s PA Program provides supplemental funding to state and local governments and eligible private nonprofits, Indian tribal governments, and Alaska Native villages for disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of damaged infrastructure. AECOM will support these efforts by providing FEMA a wide range of technical and program management services to support four CRCs processing grant applications and validating/preparing damage description and dimensions, scopes of work, and cost estimates and conducting compliance reviews across multiple disasters.
Position Description: The EHP Liaisons conducts EHP reviews on Public Assistance (PA) grant applications for disaster recovery projects in the completed, standard, and specialized lanes within FEMA’s PA delivery model. The EHP Liaison will identify and resolve Special Considerations issues pertaining to environmental, floodplain management, and historic preservation laws, regulations, and Executive Orders prior to initiation of disaster-related work. The CRC EHP Liaison is responsible for maintaining communication with EHP staff in the field to ensure EHP considerations are identified, documented, and communicated to the appropriate parties. The EHP Liaison will document and address EHP inquiries from CRC PA Staff; coordinate and communicate with appropriate stakeholders to address project-specific questions as needed. The EHP Liaison must attend daily stand-up meetings and complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
A successful CRC EHP Liaison will focus on remaining customer‐centric throughout the delivery of PA to Applicants. This includes having and maintaining knowledge of applicable EHP laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, time management skills, excellent communications skills and technical aptitude. More specifically, the performance of CRC EHP Liaison is evaluated on the following:
+ Early identification and appropriate communication of EHP emerging issues areas of concern.
+ Provision of accurate and timely information on EHP considerations to CRC PA staff.
+ Ongoing coordination and communication with PA and EHP staff in the JFO and CRC.
+ Achieving performance objectives established by the Lane Manager
The EHP Liaison will use FEMA’s Grants Manager (GM) system. FEMA’s Grants Manager system is used to assign and track actions throughout PA project development, and to collect all PA project-related information and documents, including correspondence.
Specific EHP Specialist requirements by discipline:
Environmental Specialist
+ Assist FEMA with actions taken for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws
+ Identify documents and agreements that could expedite compliance (e.g., Programmatic Category Exclusions)
+ Prepare Environmental Assessments when needed for NEPA compliance
+ Prepare Biological Assessments when needed for Endangered Species Act compliance
Floodplain Management Specialist
+ Obtain existing resources that can be used to facilitate reviews (e.g., Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Advisory Base Flood Elevations, Floodplain Information Reports, high water mark determinations, and remote sensing data)
+ Conduct reviews of projects in the floodplain in accordance with the eight-step process defined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 9
+ Assist FEMA with actions taken for compliance with Executive Order 11988
Historic Preservation Specialist
+ Exchange information on potential historic impacts with State Historic Preservation Officer, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, State emergency management staff, or tribal government personnel
+ Assist FEMA with actions taken for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Sections 106 and 110
+ Ensure compliance with 36 CFR Part 800
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
+ US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust
+ Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Science, or closely related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications :
+ FEMA PA and/or CRC experience is preferred, but not required.
+ Preferred background includes 2+ years of experience in environmental and/or historic preservation. Ideal disciplines include environmental planners, archaeologists, architectural historians, biologists, health scientists, floodplain managers, and water resource specialists.
+ Current DHS Public Trust clearance/badge
+ FEMA Grants Manager is a plus
+ Flexible work style with the ability to immediately adapt to changing priorities
+ Able to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines and able to handle tense situations diplomatically
+ Demonstrated behavior of flexibility, adaptability, professionalism
Additional Information
+ This project has a heavy focus on production and quality-focused project. Staff must be committed to completing the work efficiently and accurately. Work will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
+ The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Personnel Security Division requires all disaster personnel to be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
+ As this is a fully remote position, relocation assistance is not available.
+ Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. For Colorado locations only, the salary range: $50,000 - 75,000 USD (Exempt).
+ AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
+ This position is contingent upon contract award which is anticipated to be in Spring 2022
+ This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
+ This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10062448
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Planning
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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
AECOM is looking for full-time Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Liaisons to work on a 3-year contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program supporting FEMA’s four Consolidated Resource Centers (CRC). This work is 100% remote and is contingent upon contract award, which is anticipated to be in Spring / Summer 2022.
Project Overview: FEMA’s PA Program provides supplemental funding to state and local governments and eligible private nonprofits, Indian tribal governments, and Alaska Native villages for disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of damaged infrastructure. AECOM will support these efforts by providing FEMA a wide range of technical and program management services to support four CRCs processing grant applications and validating/preparing damage description and dimensions, scopes of work, and cost estimates and conducting compliance reviews across multiple disasters.
Position Description: The EHP Liaisons conducts EHP reviews on Public Assistance (PA) grant applications for disaster recovery projects in the completed, standard, and specialized lanes within FEMA’s PA delivery model. The EHP Liaison will identify and resolve Special Considerations issues pertaining to environmental, floodplain management, and historic preservation laws, regulations, and Executive Orders prior to initiation of disaster-related work. The CRC EHP Liaison is responsible for maintaining communication with EHP staff in the field to ensure EHP considerations are identified, documented, and communicated to the appropriate parties. The EHP Liaison will document and address EHP inquiries from CRC PA Staff; coordinate and communicate with appropriate stakeholders to address project-specific questions as needed. The EHP Liaison must attend daily stand-up meetings and complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
A successful CRC EHP Liaison will focus on remaining customer‐centric throughout the delivery of PA to Applicants. This includes having and maintaining knowledge of applicable EHP laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, time management skills, excellent communications skills and technical aptitude. More specifically, the performance of CRC EHP Liaison is evaluated on the following:
+ Early identification and appropriate communication of EHP emerging issues areas of concern.
+ Provision of accurate and timely information on EHP considerations to CRC PA staff.
+ Ongoing coordination and communication with PA and EHP staff in the JFO and CRC.
+ Achieving performance objectives established by the Lane Manager
The EHP Liaison will use FEMA’s Grants Manager (GM) system. FEMA’s Grants Manager system is used to assign and track actions throughout PA project development, and to collect all PA project-related information and documents, including correspondence.
Specific EHP Specialist requirements by discipline:
Environmental Specialist
+ Assist FEMA with actions taken for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws
+ Identify documents and agreements that could expedite compliance (e.g., Programmatic Category Exclusions)
+ Prepare Environmental Assessments when needed for NEPA compliance
+ Prepare Biological Assessments when needed for Endangered Species Act compliance
Floodplain Management Specialist
+ Obtain existing resources that can be used to facilitate reviews (e.g., Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Advisory Base Flood Elevations, Floodplain Information Reports, high water mark determinations, and remote sensing data)
+ Conduct reviews of projects in the floodplain in accordance with the eight-step process defined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 9
+ Assist FEMA with actions taken for compliance with Executive Order 11988
Historic Preservation Specialist
+ Exchange information on potential historic impacts with State Historic Preservation Officer, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, State emergency management staff, or tribal government personnel
+ Assist FEMA with actions taken for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Sections 106 and 110
+ Ensure compliance with 36 CFR Part 800
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
+ US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust
+ Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Science, or closely related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications :
+ FEMA PA and/or CRC experience is preferred, but not required.
+ Preferred background includes 2+ years of experience in environmental and/or historic preservation. Ideal disciplines include environmental planners, archaeologists, architectural historians, biologists, health scientists, floodplain managers, and water resource specialists.
+ Current DHS Public Trust clearance/badge
+ FEMA Grants Manager is a plus
+ Flexible work style with the ability to immediately adapt to changing priorities
+ Able to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines and able to handle tense situations diplomatically
+ Demonstrated behavior of flexibility, adaptability, professionalism
Additional Information
+ This project has a heavy focus on production and quality-focused project. Staff must be committed to completing the work efficiently and accurately. Work will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
+ The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Personnel Security Division requires all disaster personnel to be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
+ As this is a fully remote position, relocation assistance is not available.
+ Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. For Colorado locations only, the salary range: $50,000 - 75,000 USD (Exempt).
+ AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
+ This position is contingent upon contract award which is anticipated to be in Spring 2022
+ This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
+ This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10062448
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Planning
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.