Environmental/NEPA Planner - Chicago, IL

Senior Environmental/ NEPA Planner
GSG Consultants, Inc. 

Chicago, IL

GSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental / NEPA Planner to join our Chicago office. The Senior Environmental Planner will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Responsibilities: Manage and participate in the preparation of CATEX, EIS, EA, and similar environmental review documentation Provide oversight, direction, management, QA/QC, and ongoing open communication to staff and subconsultants Assist clients with administration of NEPA processes Attend and participate in public meetings and hearings Manage project schedules, budgets and project administrative efforts Work with others to develop and expand the environmental team at GSG including mentorship of staff Lead or participate in the preparation of proposals or proposal sections that require NEPA compliance scope and budget Qualifications: At least 8 years of NEPA compliance experience Expert in NEPA Experience in managing other staff and team members Experience with public presentations and public hearings Project or task management experience BS/BA in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Sciences/Studies or allied disciplines, masters & AICP preferable Environmental Lead for two or more highway, airport, transit, and other transportation-related EAs or EISs in the last ten years Experience with FTA, FRA, FAA, FHWA, USACE, and other federal agencies is desired.