Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments, under the limited direction or a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team. May perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs/teams. Provides technical services to gather and analyze data for NEPA and other federal environmental laws for airport development and planning projects. These services include, but are not limited to: tracking the environmental analysis, agency consultation, public involvement and preparation of environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and FAA requirements. These include Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), Environmental Assessments (EA), Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSI), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Records of Decisions (ROD).

Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments. Assists more experienced EPS's with reviewing Airport Noise Compatibility Studies prepared pursuant to 14 CFR Part 150. Provides input to Planners, Engineers, and airport sponsors in the development of Airport Capital Improvement Plans and Master plans to ensure compliance with NEPA and other environmental laws. Provides input to Part 139 inspectors and other lines of business to minimize environmental impacts while promoting airport/aviation safety. This includes participation in the development and review of Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Management Plans.

Assists with the review of Scopes of Work, payment requests and related project documents. Reviews grant applications, payment requests and other grant-related documents. Determines eligibility of work on projects involving environment studies or assessments. Prepares correspondence for review by more experienced EPS's including Congressional correspondence, briefing papers, approval letters and guidance to sponsors associated with all aspects of airport development. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments and small projects.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision and LOB/SO with some contact with customers and external organizations. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses and discuss the statuses of assignments. May have regular contact with customers and/or external organizations.

Established policies/procedures and provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically, receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist. May provide recommendations to improve work processes.

Frequently refers difficult problems and other work issues to a manager, program/project manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist when guidelines are not available or applicable.

Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Performs other duties as assigned.