Natural and Cultural Resources Liaison
$99,840–$118,560 year
On-siteHawaii, United States
Job Summary
Review plans, SOPs, and annexes with lead agencies to maintain state recovery plans and toolkits. Manage statewide agricultural and watershed recovery integration, supporting current and future disaster incidents. Coordinate multi-county efforts for cultural, environmental, and historic recovery work, including the Mokuhinia Royal Complex restoration. Lead cultural resource and state permitting activities while facilitating agency consultations and resolving compliance issues. Maintain multi-agency coordination throughout the project lifecycle. Some travel is required for meetings and between Hawaiian Islands, with an estimated commitment of 15-25%. This temporary role supports the planning and implementation of recovery and resilience projects within Hawaii's unique regulatory framework.
Required Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of environmental and cultural resource regulations and agencies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP), and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements
- Working knowledge of FEMA Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) compliance processes, permitting requirements, and mitigation measures
- Familiarity with Hawaii's unique natural, cultural, archaeological, and historic resources, including an understanding of Native Hawaiian cultural practices and consultation protocols
- Ability to coordinate with federal, state, local, and Tribal/Native Hawaiian organizations, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate project impacts and recommend practical compliance solutions
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports, environmental documentation, permit applications, meeting summaries, and regulatory correspondence
- Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, Natural Resources, or similar related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, cultural resource management, historic preservation, natural resource management, planning or related area of expertise
- Experience supporting federally funded infrastructure, disaster recovery, resilience, or capital improvement projects
- Experience coordinating environmental reviews, permitting, and regulatory compliance activities
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants, contractors, and community organizations
- Experience working within Hawaii's environmental regulatory framework, including coordination with the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and other state agencies
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with various application, environmental databases, or project management software
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