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Job Description:

Background:

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), as a recipient of grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), and as Project Sponsor for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), is required to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental review requirements. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was the lead Federal agency for the review culminating in the Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD), in accordance with NEPA. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) was a Cooperating Agency for the FEIS/ROD and as such FTA issued the ROD jointly with FRA. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was the Project Sponsor at the time the FEIS/ROD was issued on May 28, 2021. On October 21, 2022, PANYNJ and the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) formally notified FRA and FTA that GDC was assuming the role of NEPA Project Sponsor.

Job Description

Perform field audits of environmental documentation and field activities. Monitoring of activities includes preparation of written reports documenting environmental construction compliance. Must be able to review and write technical reports and attend on-site meetings. The ECFI will be responsible for reviewing the Construction Work Plans and regular reporting on compliance with FEIS/ROD and environmental permitting requirements. The ECFI will report inconsistencies with the FEIS/ROD, environmental permitting requirements, and/or contract specifications within one (1) business day to the GDC Environmental Compliance Team and the SEP. The Environmental Compliance Team shall coordinate with the SEP and GDC Program and Technical Offices on appropriate corrective action(s).

Duties include

• Provide oversight of construction as it relates to environmental compliance

• Prepare daily activity reports

• Ability to interpret scientific data and specifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology or a closely related discipline

• 3-5+ years of prior experience performing construction site inspections

• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to travel throughout the NY/NJ Metro Area

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience providing environmental inspections in and for NY, NJ and/or NYC agencies

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and current refreshers)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $182,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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