Job Details

Arizona - Arizona

Hybrid

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$57,900.00 - $73,000.00 Salary/year

Negligible

Environmental Planning

Description

Position Summary:

Primary duties of the NEPA Environmental Planner are to provide technical NEPA guidance; preparation of NEPA documents, preparation, planning, managing, and/or analysis/review of technical studies; other writing assignments as necessary; assistance with public outreach activities; and oversight of all aspects of environmental projects including scope, schedule, and budget.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of small to large multidiscipline projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
Prepare and review technical analyses and documents, proposals and/or qualifications information.
Perform financial management of environmental planning, permitting and compliance tasks and projects.
Provide support and expertise for environmental planning and permitting.
Maintain an understanding of emerging regulations and industry requirements.
Work closely with business development and project delivery teams to win and deliver projects.
Developing execution strategies for planning and permitting projects
Mentoring staff to expand their understanding of technical and business aspects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Effective communication skills
Strong people skills, including the ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and staff
Ability to work as a team player
Attention to organization, detail, and accuracy
Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
Knowledge of utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Outlook applications
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
Ability to work independently and apply decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA

Mental and Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The NEPA Planner must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with others; adapt well in the face of workplace stressors; understand complex problems and collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions; organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; organize and prioritize own work schedule; make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations and services; compute, analyze and interpret data; plan, direct and coordinate the work activities and schedules of others; and be able to work alone and as a member of a team.

The incumbent must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery, operate a motor vehicle, move about to accomplish tasks, have the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers and transport items weighing 20 pounds or less to move items from one area to another.

Travel:

Occasional local and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Work Environment:

Occasional visits to project areas and exposure to outdoor elements, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field
Seven (7) years of experience in the environmental field
Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act
A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field

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