The Environmental Consultant is a direct-hire position working for HGA in our Baton Rouge, LA office. Highly qualified candidates will eligible to work remotely for this position.
The Environmental Consultant will provide environmental review and clearance services to HGA’s government clients. The focus will be on infrastructure projects and affordable multi-family housing developments that are funded by HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. Additionally, the role may require supporting other federal and state grant programs as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Review a project scope and recommend the best path forward for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with 24 CFR part 58.
Meet and document all requirements in every environmental review record.
Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, and policies.
Use the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS).
Make well-informed, data-driven decisions that influence project outcomes.
Effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including grantees, sub-grantees, federal agency representatives, and project teams.
Qualifications:Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing environmental reviews for CDBG-DR programs.
Experienced in conducting tiered environmental reviews (Tier 1 and Tier 2).
Skilled in performing phase 1 environmental site assessments.
Experience using HEROS.
Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with comprehensive HUD regulations.
Critical thinking skills with a strong focus on data-based decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication skills, capable of managing relationships with various stakeholders.
Highly qualified candidates will eligible to work remotely for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with delineations and Jurisdictional Determinations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Candidates within daily commuting distance of Baton Rouge are strongly preferred.
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