Environmental Planner

Description

• Preparing or reviewing other documentation, including Environmental Hazards Reviews, Initial Site Assessments (ISA), Phase I Reports, Technical Memorandums, and Desktop Reviews.
• As an Environmental Planner, you will be part of the team that creates solutions for clients' environmental and engineering needs.
• Preparing NEPA and/or CEQA documentation, including
• This includes managing permit applications and analyzing data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for NEPA, CEQA, and regulatory compliance for various projects for private and public-sector clients.
• Key duties will include project support, team leadership, fostering client relationships, business development, and managing and mentoring junior staff on a task level. This will specifically include:
• You will support and coordinate environmental projects, be a subject matter expert, and be a technical lead/author for environmental planning.
• You will be working with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, Anthropology, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• 5-12 years of total related consulting experience, with 3-6 years of experience leading and managing technical teams, project management, and business development, focused on NEPA or CEQA compliance. This should include the successful preparation of documents as the lead author.
• An established and successful history executing tasks for simple and complex projects that include assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, assisting with strategic plan development, and working with private and public-sector clients.
• Environmental Impact Statements (EIS),
• Familiarity with southwest sensitive species and ecology.
• Environmental compliance, permitting, and agency experience that includes consultations with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and other local, federal, and state agencies in the Western U.S.
• Records of Decision (ROD), and
• Environmental Information Documents (EID),
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online
• Direct experience working with federally recognized tribes in the Southwest

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, Flexible Time Off, a 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance