Environmental Impact Specialist 1/2/3 (Environmental)
Louisiana Housing Corporation
Working Location: The position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We expect the successful candidate to be physically present on site at our Industriplex location each day of the week or as otherwise directed by Management.
The Louisiana Housing Corporation’s mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing.
Each day this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help working families make their housing dreams a reality.
We administer federal and state funds through programs designed to advance the development of energy efficient and affordable housing for working families, drive housing policy for Louisiana and oversee the state’s Disaster Housing Task Force.
We are looking for Environmental Specialists to join our team and help us protect the environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting environmental assessments, monitoring and evaluating environmental impacts, and developing strategies to mitigate any negative effects. The ideal candidate will have NEPA Part 58 Environmental Training, have a strong understanding of environmental regulations and policies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and interpret environmental data.
• Develop and implement environmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct environmental research and monitoring activities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement waste management plans.
• Conduct risk assessments of hazardous materials.
• Educate the public on environmental issues.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, sociology, economics, anthropology, forestry, chemistry, geology, physics, geography, environmental science/ecology, wildlife and fisheries science, engineering, landscape architecture, history, architecture or archeology.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal/written communications skills.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Aptitude for understanding and explaining programmatic topics.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $42,243.00 - $61,714.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
• Are you familiar with HUD regulatory compliance requirements associated with housing projects?
• Are you familiar with LA's unique ecological and subsurface characteristics and the role they play with housing construction projects?
• Have you taken the NEPA process training and are you aware of its relevance to housing projects?
• Have you taken the HUD Foundations in Environmental Review training courses?
• Are you familiar with 24 CFR Part 58 Regulations?
Work Location: In person
Louisiana Housing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.