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Planner I, CDM Smith - Chicago, IL

Planner 1
CDM Smith - Chicago, IL
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: o Assisting in research for CEQA, NEPA, and planning documents. o Preparing or assisting in preparation of sections for CEQA, NEPA, and planning documents. o Assisting in coordination with sub-consultants and project team members. o Assisting in research and coordination with regulatory agencies. o Assisting Project Manager with budget and schedule tracking and other project management.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field is required. Experience with CEQA/NEPA requirements is a plus. Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Access) expected. Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Work requires use of computers for extended periods, resulting in prolonged use of computer keyboard and exposure to computer monitors. Work also involves occasional field-work on a variety of sites and under a wide range of environmental conditions.

Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular

Amount of Travel Required 0%

EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate—as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.