Planner II
SWCA Environmental Consultants
March 31, 2015
Professional Area:
Environmental and Natural Resources Planning
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
San Francisco, CA
SWCA is providing the opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic, diverse and forward-thinking urban environments in California. We are actively seeking to fill an entry level Project Planner position for our growing San Francisco office. This position is a career growth opportunity to join SWCA’s expanding California practice, with increasing levels of responsibility. The role is a regular, salaried position, reporting to one of San Francisco’s Project Managers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducting background research and data collection on land use and environmental topics for CEQA and NEPA documents
- Conducting site visits, including preparing land use surveys for projects located in urban environments
- Writing generalist sections of CEQA and NEPA documents such as impacts on land use, public services, and population and housing, as well as socioeconomic impacts
- Working closely with the project manager to produce CEQA and NEPAdocuments
- Compiling and organizing administrative records and project files
- Assisting with preparation of marketing materials and proposals
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, an environmental science, or a related field
- At least two (2) years of experience with a public planning agency, an environmental consulting firm, or comparable experience
- Working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental laws and regulations preferred
- Excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical skills are required.
- Applicant must be able to work in a team environment, with strong multi- tasking skills and able to work on more than one project at a time, meeting tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to perform under high-pressure with schedule constraints
- Ability to be flexible and willing to improve writing and analysis approaches
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of GIS programs desirable
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned environmental firm with offices across the U.S. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with in-depth knowledge of permitting and compliance protocols to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions for a full spectrum of environmental projects. As one of the largest environmental compliance firms, SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP). If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA may be a great fit for you!
In support of our value of integrity, SWCA promotes a safe and drug free workplace. We participate in E-verify and pre-employment background screening services.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
For more information on SWCA visit www.swca.com
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, resumes must be received through our online application system to receive consideration. By clicking the tab “ new resume” you can upload your cover letter and resume.
If you need assistance or accommodations to apply, please contact us at recruiting@swca.com or 800-828-8517.