Senior Environmental Planner I

Description

• Manage projects including key responsibilities for scheduling and coordination of project resources to meet client and organizational needs.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and with marketing activities.
• Coordinate and provide quality control for data collection and review of project results, including the reduction of data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements and develop, and finalize reports.
• Collect and organize raw data, which may include research, interviews with government agencies, map reviews, and field investigations.
• Prepare and manage environmental documents under CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA.
• Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are performed in accordance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Review technical reports, environmental documentation, and site plans and develop project description/scope of work.
• Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities.
• Coordinate with clients , regulatory agencies, and project teams to ensure environmental compliance and permitting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of in environmental planning or environmental impact assessment. Preferred AICP certification.
• Proficient in preparing and managing environmental documents under CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA.
• Experience working with NYC agencies (e.g., DCP, DEP, DOT, MTA).
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of project/staff level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.
• Experience presenting findings of environmental reviews to project and community stakeholders, including clients , community members, municipalities.
• Knowledgeable in ecology, endangered/threatened species, cultural/historic resources, and wetlands is preferred
• Knowledge of Federal and New York environmental policy, including environmental review, climate action, and Environmental Justice.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related technical field; preferred master’s degree in environmental planning or related technical field.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance