Env Planning & Historic Preservation Compliance Specialist

IEM is looking for a Full Time- Environmental Planning & Compliance Specialist.

Primary Location:

• Candidates can originate from anywhere in the United States but must be willing to relocate to New Mexico.
• Preference will be given to candidates already residing in New Mexico.
• Your workplace will be in an office environment and remote from a personal location and will depend on the need of the project.

Travel Requirements:

• Once hired you will travel across New Mexico to client sites as needed.
• Daily travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or DoD Regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit comprehensive understanding and expertise in environmental regulatory compliance, with a focus on EPA standards, quality assurance management, and data integrity.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement, offering environmental insights to clients and crafting solutions for complex environmental challenges.
• Contribute to business development by fostering connections in the emergency management community and supporting new business initiatives and proposal efforts.
• Support the successful execution and direction of projects.
• Assist in formulating strategies to meet project objectives.
• Help in the creation and upkeep of the Project Work Plan, including budget and timeline management.
• Assist as a key liaison between clients and the project team.
• Provide reports and updates to contract management and clients.
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to evaluate complex situations and contribute to the development of effective solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, Geology or similar field.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in Environmental Planning, Historic Preservation, or related fields.
• Ability to meet the necessary qualifications and suitability requirements to obtain and maintain a FEMA badge, which may include background checks and security clearances as required by FEMA.
• Commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or related professional certification in Environmental Law.
• Certification in EPA Quality Assurance Management or related area.
• Minimum of five years of experience in program or project management within governmental sectors, including interactions with various governmental levels.
• Good knowledge of FEMA, resilience initiatives, and the National Disaster Recovery Framework, focusing on environmental and historic preservation issues.
• Proven skills in environmental regulatory compliance, policy formulation, and effective team leadership.
• Experience in grant analysis, tracking environmental sector economic trends.
• Expertise in environmental law with experience dealing with EPA regulations.

Additional Location and Travel Information:

• Office Locations: Office locations are often either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.
• Remote Work: All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.
• Situational Awareness: During site assessments, conditions may be austere including prolonged exposure to excessive heat and cold, prolonged sun exposure and no electricity, heat or air conditioning. Other potential risks include air quality issues, standing water, mosquitos, snakes, debris and other potential exposures.
• Physical Requirements: Site assessments may require extensive walking and standing for long periods of time; working in small spaces, tunnels and ditches; climbing ladders.

Benefits and more:

• Starting salary based on location and experience: $85,000 - $95,000
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Equal Employment Opportunity. All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation. IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email IEMhumanresources@iem.com with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.