CEQA Project Planner

• Demonstrates familiarity with a variety of the concepts, practices, and procedures related to planning and environmental analysis. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Exercise of a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
  


• Participates in multidisciplinary teams of professionals across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to architectural, engineering, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology, land use, noise, traffic/transportation, recreation, and water resources.
  


• Possesses effective problem-solving ability, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with a team and project managers.
  


• Plans, prepares, and monitors environmental research and evaluates the potential impacts of assigned projects.
  


• Maintains a working knowledge of CEQA and NEPA and regulatory requirements with respect to applicable local, state, and federal laws. Ensures environmental projects follow appropriate state and federal regulations
  


• Exercises independent judgment while regularly advising senior management as needed.
  


• Assists with project management including the preparation of proposals and development and monitoring of schedules, budgets, and invoices.
  


• Assists with organization and coordination of work with internal and external parties for projects including but not limited to document review, QA/QC, document production, sub consultants, etc.
  


• Serves as a resource to other staff and project teams by identifying and providing recommendations to improve technical approaches to project activities and work scope, as well as assisting with the training and/or coaching of Staff Planners.
  


• In-house presentation of environmental topics.
  


• Represents company at meetings, business activities, and other industry functions.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred.
  

• Broad-based science- and/or planning-related background, and experience with city, county, and local (special districts/school districts) governments and private development-oriented projects.
  


• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience
  


• One year of direct project management experience encouraged
  


• Preferable direct experience completing a variety of environmental documentation projects related to urban development and infrastructure projects throughout southern California
  


• Understanding of CEQA and NEPA
  


• Understanding of other regulatory agency requirements, such as those for the USFWS, CDFW, CARB, SCAQMD (or other air districts), USACE, SWRCB, and others as appropriate