Lead Environmental Planner

About the role

The Lead Environmental Planner position is a strategic hire that provides an opportunity to build an environmental team by expanding services to public and private clients. Key responsibilities include preparing NEPA documentation, participating in business development, and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing NEPA documentation for projects including Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and Categorical Exclusions.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities related to environmental work with existing clients and potential new clients.
• Prepare technical proposals for project pursuits with other project managers and market leaders.
• Contribute to project pursuit efforts by participating in interviews for specific projects that have a heavy need for environmental planning.
• Prepare permits related to the Clean Water Act Sections 10/404 (Corps) and 401 Water Quality Certifications and USFWS Section 7 Consultation.
• Review field and office wetland delineations and review jurisdictional determinations by agencies.
• Participate in transportation team, management, and company staff meetings and seminars when appropriate.
• Aid in the development of budgets for planning work.
• Responsible for hiring and recruiting other environmental staff as needed and approved by the Sector Leader.
• Communicate effectively with the public in various settings such as public meetings, informational meetings, construction notifications, etc.
• Think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out-of-town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during deadlines for submittals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural resource management, environmental science, biological science, ecology or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental planning and permitting experience requiring knowledge with NEPA document preparation and environmental permitting.
• Experience with transportation projects and public agencies located in North Dakota and Minnesota is preferred.
• Specialized experience authoring Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements is preferred.
• Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Required to occasionally work in an outdoors environment.
• Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must work scheduled hours in the office or onsite for projects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must work scheduled hours in the office or onsite for projects.

Skills

• Effective communication skills with the public.
• Independent thinking and decision-making.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee wellness program

Pay

Base Salary Pay Range: $90k - $130k (Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)

Schedule

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.