Environmental Planner

Overview

LMI seeks an environmental planning specialist to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide environmental planning, NEPA, and integration and compliance to this critical mission.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

You will assist a federal agency in executing its environmental program and complying with environmental laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions, a sound understanding of environmental laws and processes, and creative problem-solving acumen are critical success factors.

 Representative responsibilities:

• Supports federal environmental branch lead as a part of our environmental technical team
• Develops environmental clearances, technical reports, consultations, guidance are provided in compliance with CBP policies and directives
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for projects across the country
• Tracks progress of environmental requirements until completion and ensures final documents, mitigation, and metrics are recorded in various CBP tracking and repository systems
• Coordinates with multiple internal and external stakeholders to include regulatory agencies and other branches of CBP and DHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required (science, engineering, etc.)
• 3+ years of overall experience required with 2 years of experience in NEPA compliance preferred.
• Previous work with CBP’s portfolios and program offices is a plus.
• Work experience in one or more of the following areas: 
• NEPA
• NHPA
• ESA
• CAA
• CWA
• RCRA
• Development and implementation of environmental-related training programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; TRIRIGA; and ArcGIS.
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Relevant professional certification or training in environmental planning preferred
• Ability to work productively in a telework/mobile work environment required.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to travel up to 25%.
• Able to hike to remote locations and carry up to 20 lbs.

Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.