VHB
Entry Level NEPA Planner
US-DC-Washington
| ID | 2026-6157 |
Category | Planning |
Type | Regular Full-Time |
Career Stage Type | Entry level |
# of Openings | 1 |
Overview
ABOUT THE position
The individual selected will assist with the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for State and Federal agencies.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the activities involved in the EIS and EA processes, including agency consultation, public involvement, impact analyses, and document development,
- Support and coordinate outreach and engagement, including public meetings, tribal, federal, and state agency consultation and coordination, and comment-response tracking,
- Coordinate document development and quality control of EISs, EAs, and environmental permit deliverables for projects,
- Explore the use of new technologies to support the EIS and EA processes,
- Support the production of high-quality client deliverables by coordinating document development, including collaborating with managers and technical staff to develop annotated outlines for documents that include page targets as well as providing editing on deliverables
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
- Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem-solving with teammates
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter
- Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, environmental justice and Title VI, Section 4(f), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106
- Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks among teams
- Ability to travel, if required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental discipline (environmental science, environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, cultural resources, NEPA, and related disciplines)
- 0-1 year of planning experience
- Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, environmental justice and Title VI, Section 4(f), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $73,000-76,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location
Building what’s next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you’ll find:
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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