CTC Technology & Energy is one of the nation’s preeminent communications and IT engineering consulting firms serving public sector and nonprofit clients throughout the US. To support our growing team, we are seeking a skilled Principal Consultant (Environmental) to support the implementation of broadband projects with federal environmental and historic preservation requirements.
The following factors matter to us:
- You have a positive outlook with a passion for customer service.
- You are a strong communicator that treats your customers and coworkers with respect and kindness.
- You are self-directed, highly motivated, and excited to learn.
- You are an experienced manager used to leading multiple concurrent projects.
- You enjoy a fast-paced workday and a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.
This job is ideal for someone who is:
- Flexible – you enjoy tackling a variety of challenges and problems every day.
- Process-oriented – you understand the importance of developing and following standard procedures to save time and promote quality.
- Team Player – you enjoy working with teams and learning from others.
- Detailed – you emphasize quality and precision in your work.
- Outcome-oriented – you deliver value and results and enjoy a culture that rewards high performance.
- Player Coach – you combine management skills with the ability to take hands-on action, when needed.
- Mission Driven – you understand the importance of public service and have a passion for supporting the public service mission of our government and not-for-profit customers.
The following experience matters to us for this position (most or all of these is a plus):
- 8 years of experience, including expert knowledge of environmental policies and regulations, direct experience implementing and evaluating National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) requirements, and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Demonstrated experience with the NEPA lifecycle, including experience with Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) leading to the development of Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Records of Decision (ROD).
- Implementation and oversight of monitoring and mitigation actions.
- Experience working with state and federal agencies to coordinate permitting and consultations required for infrastructure improvements, in a manner compliant with state and federal funding requirements.
- Experience communicating NEPA requirements, concepts, obligations, and activities to business users that lack technical and environmental expertise.
- Experience with the National Historic Preservation Act (“NHPA”), Section 106, and associated consultation procedures is beneficial, but not required for this position.
- Proven ability to manage client engagements and relationships and provide leadership to teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Attention to detail, analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This position includes the following tasks:
- Review grant applications for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Endangered Species Act and other environmental regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring, either directly or through collaboration with other subject matter experts, the detailed project description that includes all environmental aspects and expected impacts of the project; plus, photos and maps to complete the NEPA application package.
- Review project plans and designs to identify potential areas of concern, environmental and cultural resources impacts, and provide recommendations for minimizing or mitigating those impacts.
- Develop and implement policies including best management practices related to environmental compliance as it applies to federal financial assistance programs to expand broadband access and adoption.
- Lead coordination with broadband stakeholders to provide guidance and technical assistance on environmental and cultural resource issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment and adoption and ensure timely completion of environmental reviews and approvals.
- Coordinate with clients to identify and secure any necessary Federal, State, and Regional/Local permits to carry out their projects.
- Act as CTC’s main point of contact for client engagement.
- Communicate with client stakeholders to communicate concepts and obligations, build consensus for required actions, and advise on necessary actions.
- Perform research and analysis to support recommendations for broadband infrastructure and digital equity planning and implementation.
- Review data from clients, disperse as needed among internal teams, and manage/track deliverables.
- Collaborate with senior management on strategies that are best suited to client needs.
- Interact with cross-functional projects that incorporate expertise from GIS, engineering, and other disciplines, while coordinating deliverables and managing interdependencies.
- Review and edit all reports/deliverables for each assigned project, ensuring quality before delivery to clients.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget.
- Support the growth and development of other members of the CTC team.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning, or related field.
About the company:
CTC is an established 40-year-old, woman-owned consulting firm that’s in the midst of experiencing massive growth as clients large and small seek our help to guide them through this seminal moment in the history of broadband deployment where Congress has appropriated tens of billions of dollars to deploy broadband and connect low-income households to the modern economy.
CTC delivers best-in-class business and engineering consulting services to state and local governments, federal government agencies, and nonprofit partners. We help research, design, implement, and manage the most innovative broadband policies and programs in the country. Our approach is mission-driven as we’re true believers in the power of broadband and technology to transform communities and improve lives. We’re not here to just stack up billable hours; rather, we do this work because we know that the more connected our nation is the stronger it is. And the more connected people are the more opportunities they’ll have to better their lives. That’s why we’re always willing to go the extra mile for our clients - because our job is to help them fulfill their mission.
This attitude has been the lynchpin of CTC’s success. We have grown over the years into one of the most respected voices in broadband policies, engineering, and advocacy. We never compromise on the quality of the services we deliver, and we always work to do the right thing. As a result, state broadband offices and local governments across the country entrust us with their mission critical work.
Job Type: Full-time
Remote, US
- CTC Technology & Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
- Compensation: Salary based on experience and education
- Please, no phone calls about this job
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with implementing and evaluating National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements?
- Do you have experience working with state and federal agencies to coordinate permitting and consultations required for infrastructure improvements, in a manner compliant with state and federal funding requirements? Please briefly detail your experience.
Education:
Work Location: Remote
