CEQA/NEPA Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ECORP’s multidisciplinary staff of environmental planners, biologists, archaeologists, paleontologists, air quality/greenhouse gas specialists, and noise/energy specialists to identify project requirements and develop solutions to meet federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare and manage environmental documentations for a wide variety of projects.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, prepare practical proposals, and actively develop new business with new and existing clients.
• Train and mentor staff on CEQA/NEPA and other planning/environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the CEQA process and California environmental and regulatory setting.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• For Staff Environmental Planner: 5+ years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, with 1+ years of experience managing projects.
• For Senior Environmental Planner: 8+ years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, with 3+ years of experience managing projects.

Skills

• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, CEQA-Plus compliance, Caltrans requirements, resource agency (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Board) permitting, and/or AICP certification is beneficial.

Pay

Our base full-time annual salary range is $70,000 – $110,000 for a Staff Environmental Planner and $90,000 – $170,000 for a Senior Environmental Planner. Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity and market conditions.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule is available.