NEPA Technical Writer

Location: Fort Stewart, GA

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $75,000-$80,000

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a NEPA Technical Writer at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

 

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and expert NEPA Technical Writer with a collaborative attitude.

 Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate review of installation actions by ENV SMEs, and shall receive installation job orders (IJOs), design documents, installation action plans, and other installation documents from either the FS/HAAF Customer Services Branch or the NEPA PM.  They will be entered into the NEPA Project Review Checklist on the NEPA Teams site and the ENV SMEs will conduct their review.
• Consolidate review comments received from ENV SMEs and provide them with NEPA PM, utilizing approved installation templates, within 7 calendar days of the initial request.
• Draft RECs utilizing approved installation templates and submit to the NEPA PM for review within 5 calendar days of the determination that a REC is required.
• Draft ECP Reports and ROA-Cs for actions that require them, utilizing approved installation templates, and submit to the NEPA PM for review. 
• Conduct site inspections for actions that require them, using approved installation templates, and incorporate all findings in associated documentation, such as ECP Reports, RECs, and others.  All shall be submitted to the NEPA PM for review.
• Assists the NEPA PM in maintaining the NEPA administrative record site by filing final comments in SharePoint and NEPA library.
• Assists NEPA PM with other documentation as needed, such as writing, conducting a site visit, taking photographs, or other actions necessary for completion of NEPA documents.
• Draft formal consultation-coordination letters, memorandums, and supporting technical information packets for NEPA actions, using approved installation templates. Must utilize approved installation templates and submit drafts to the NEPA PM for review within 7 calendar days of the initial request.
• Maintain, verify, and update the installation’s NEPA Contact Database. The NEPA Writer must ensure that all contact information for City, County, State, and applicable Federal Contacts is one hundred percent (100%) accurate prior to any mass mailing and shall conduct a comprehensive verification of the database no less than quarterly.
• Assist in the drafting of public notices of availability of NEPA documents, track all outgoing NEPA correspondence, and track incoming responses. The Contractor shall archive all communications, formal meeting minutes, and memorandums for record (MFRs) of telephone conversations in the NEPA Review Database within five (5) business days of receipt or event conclusion.
• Assist the NEPA Manager in preparing read-ahead packets, summaries, and technical briefings in preparation for face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, or on-installation site visits.
• Provides monthly progress report for NEPA Support in a format and on a date approved by the COR.  The technical progress report will summarize the previous month’s activities and identify the objectives for the current month.

Qualifications: 

• 3-5years of experience in environmental compliance, natural resources management, and regulatory affairs is required. 
• Experience preparing & coordinating environmental compliance documentation in support of NEPA and related environmental regulations is required.
• Strong knowledge of federal environmental statutes, regulatory compliance processes, data tracking, and document archiving preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, database management, project tracking, and supporting environmental planning activities

 

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

 

Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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Date Posted: 11/04/2026

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process. 

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 or email recruiting@tessera.org.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify