Environmental Planner

In this position, you will:

• Act as a project manager and leader for environmental planning and permitting initiatives.
• Draft and compile various CEQA and NEPA documentation.
• Oversee the creation of Categorical Exemptions, Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations, and Environmental Assessments.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and project delivery teams to secure and execute projects.
• Mentor and guide junior technical staff, ensuring quality control of technical work products, including CEQA and NEPA documentation.
• Provide advice to project managers on technical issues, involving coordination with subject matter experts, that may necessitate scope changes and additional fees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical subconsultants during proposal and project phases.
• Foster a collaborative environment to support client needs and company objectives.
• Engage in strategic efforts to expand and diversify the environmental planning practice.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, science, planning, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in preparing CEQA and NEPA documents, with a demonstrated ability to manage increasingly complex projects.
• Knowledge of current planning laws and practices.
• A proven ability to develop new client relationships and manage existing ones effectively.
• Self-awareness, self-regulation skills, and a growth-oriented mindset.
• A willingness and capability to work within a team setting.
• Experience in preparing CEQA and NEPA documents.
• Familiarity with Caltrans Local Assistance Program guidelines.