Environmental Professional (SME III)

Position Summary The Environmental Professional, as a Subject Matter Expert III, conducts Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for Fee-to-Trust acquisitions, providing expert guidance to safeguard BIA from liabilities under CERCLA and OPA. This role delivers thought leadership, complex analyses, and strategic recommendations to address regional backlogs, ensuring timely land acquisitions, innocent landowner defenses, and adherence to ASTM standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform expert evaluations of Phase I ESAs and Limited Environmental Due Diligence Transaction Screens per 40 CFR 312 and ASTM E1527/E2247, including site reconnaissance and records reviews.
• Recommend liability protections and acquisition decisions to BIA Regional Directors, with strategic planning for fiscal discipline and resource assessment.
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