Sr. Environmental Planner, Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting Team - WSP

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full time Sr. Environmental Planner for our Northwest Pacific District.  The successful candidate will report to one of the following locations:  Portland OR, Seattle, WA, or Bend, OR.  Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for the collection, identification, compiling, and analysis of observational and spatial data concerning a variety of natural resources.  Provides support and guidance for environmental permitting projects across multiple sectors with a focus on renewable energy and transmission.  Ensures that documentation and recommendations accurately describe the results of analyses and addresses environmental impact and complies with applicable laws, regulations, and policies suitable for permit documentation.  Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Full description and application are available here. Additional Opportunities with WSP can be found on their full job board.

Environmental Analyst/Specialist/Planner, North State Resources, Inc. - Sacramento, CA

Environmental Analyst/Specialist/Planner

North State Resources, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Fax: 

(530) 222-4958

Email: 

employment@nsrnet.com

Website: 

http://www.nsrnet.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

North State Resources, Inc. (NSR) is seeking an experienced environmental analyst to join our growing Sacramento office, located in a vibrant midtown setting.  This position can be filled at the Environmental Analyst II or Environmental Analyst III level and will have opportunity for continued advancement, including project manager responsibilities.  We are looking for motivated, career-oriented people to complement and grow our established practice in the Sacramento area, Sierra Nevada, and central California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in environmental sciences, planning, or a related field
• At least three (3) years of directly applicable experience preparing environmental documentation
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of CEQA and/or NEPA
• Familiarity with other environmental statutes and regulations (e.g., federal and state Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, Fish and Game Code, National Historic Preservation Act)
• Detailed oriented
• Excellent written, logic, organization, presentation, and analytical skills

Additional beneficial qualifications include the following:

• Experience working on federal, state, local, and/or private projects throughout California
• Diverse project experience, such as for transportation, energy generation and transmission, water resources, and infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of various local, state, and federal agencies’ environmental review processes (e.g., CDFW, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Western Area Power Administration, State Water Resources Control Board – State Revolving Fund)
• Previous experience with public involvement/outreach and meetings
• Active participation in professional organizations (e.g., Association of Environmental Professionals)
• Existing relationships with, or willingness to establish relationships with, regulatory agency staff and/or other environmental professionals
• Knowledge or experience with GIS and other analytical tools

Visit us on the web at www.nsrnet.com to learn more.

Planner - City of Pasadena, CA

Planner

City of Pasadena

Contact person: 

Human Resources 

Phone: 

626-744-4366

Email: 

humanresources@cityofpasadena.net

Website: 

http://www.cityofpasadena.net/HumanResources/

Location: 

Pasadena, CA

The Planning and Community Development Department is excited to announce an immediate opening for a Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine planning work in either the Zoning, Design and Historic Preservation or Community Planning sections. Applications are due November 19, 2015.

Qualification Guidelines:

Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field and two years of experience equivalent to that of an Associate Planner with the City of Pasadena.

CORE COMPETENCIES The following list represents some of the core competencies for this position; see the job description for more detailed information:

• Ability to Take Initiative/Responsibility– The ability to readily identify current and potential problems and opportunities for improvement; Takes action to implement solutions and improvements.
• Ability to Work Independently- Plans and organizes workload for maximum productivity; works well independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Attention to Detail- The ability to ensure that output is fit for purpose and free from error.
• Communication Skills- The ability to present information clearly and in an organized manner.
• Customer Focus- Shows interest and understanding of the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal Skills– The ability to interact effectively and courteously with others.
• Listening Skills– The ability to critically evaluate the content of information that is presented.
• Organizing and Planning Skills- The ability to achieve goals through careful preparation and organization.
• Results Orientation– The ability to maintain a firm focus on useful results and outcomes.
• Time Management Ability- The ability to prioritize tasks with respect to importance and deadlines; consistently meet deadlines.
• Written Communication Skills- Use correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. Present information clearly and in an organized manner. Vary content, tone and style to suit the purpose and intended reader.

VACANCIES

As a result of this selection process, an eligible list of candidates will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies that may occur in the future. 

For additional information, please contact:
City of Pasadena - Department of Human Resources100 N Garfield Ave, RM S135P.O. Box 7115, Pasadena, CA 91109-7215626-744-4366

http://cityofpasadena.net/humanresources/

Entry-Level Environmental/Transportation Planner Mead & Hunt - Denver, CO and/or Tulsa, OK

Entry-Level Environmental/Transportation Planner

Mead & Hunt

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Transportation Planning

Phone: 

608-273-6380

Email: 

hr@meadhunt.com

Website: 

http://meadhunt.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Location: 

Denver, CO and/or Tulsa, OK,

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. We have one or more positions available in Denver and/or Tulsa for an entry-level environmental/transportation planner to work with our aviation planning group.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning studies that assess and document impacts to the natural environment, cultural resources, and human environment; conducting airport planning studies including environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, categorical exclusions, environmental overviews; and conducting noise and land use studies. Some travel will be necessary.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, planning, engineering, architecture, aviation management, or a similar field.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: 

• strong writing skills; 
• experience with GIS and CAD software; 
• understanding of/experience with the National Environmental Policy Act; 
• research experience; 
• the ability to meet deadlines; 
• effective presentation skills; 
• ability to take initiative and be a self-starter; 
• ability to work well independently; 
• a team-player attitude; 
• strong organizational skills.

Mead & Hunt offers challenging and interesting work in a collaborative, fun, and friendly work environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers OR submit your cover letter and resume (with the pdf application, if possible, printed from our website) to the address below by Friday, September 4, 2015. Interviews are awarded on our review of your ability to meet the qualifications in the paragraphs describing the “successful” candidate and “ideal” candidate, so be sure to explain in your COVER LETTER (not just in your resume) how you meet each qualification listed in the paragraphs above. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a work visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc. Attn: Req. #834 2440 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562 www.meadhunt.com EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Assistant/Associate Community or Environmental Planner - Cowlitz County, TN

Assistant/Associate Community Planner or

Assistant/Associate Environmental Planner

Building & Planning Department

COMMUNITY PLANNER:  This position administers short subdivision applications.  This position may also perform or assist in a wide variety of other technical and administrative tasks to manage the current community land use plans, regulations and procedures, amendments to the comprehensive plan, rezoning requests, special use applications, “long” and “large lots” subdivision plats, variances, site plan approvals, current use assessments, building permit reviews and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determinations. 

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER:  This position processes applications for land use permits and performs or assists in a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks in the administration of the current and established environmental land use planning regulations and procedures.  Reviews land use proposals and administers land management plans as they relate to critical areas, environmental impacts and protection under local, state and federal law and regulations.  Reviews of new applicable laws including:  the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), State Shoreline Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, County Floodplain Management Ordinance, County Surface Mine Ordinance and other environmental regulations and their effects to the county, its policies and procedures. 

Requirements:  (see each job description)

Assistant

1. Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related field.
2. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Associate

1. Same as Assistant, plus two (2) years of experience in the administration of land use regulations, or a combination of graduate school course work in planning and experience in administration of land use regulations equaling two (2) years.

Starting Monthly Salary: 

Assistant Planner:  $3,744 - $4,158/month plus benefits 

Associate Planner:  $4,414 - $4,906/month plus benefits

Benefits Package currently includes:  Medical, dental, orthodontia, life, long term disability, vision and prescription insurance.  HRA in lieu of medical option for eligible employees.  Paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; employee assistance program; and retirement program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems.  Voluntary benefits include:  life and accident insurance; flexible spending accounts; and deferred compensation.      

Application Information:  The employment application,  job announcement and job description can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at 207 Fourth Ave. Room # 306, North, Kelso, WA; by calling (360) 577-3065 or Washington Relay Service TTY-VCO (Hearing Impaired Line) (800) 833-6384; by faxing your request to (360) 577-3028; or by accessing the County’s website under Employment Opportunities:  www.co.cowlitz.wa.us.

Applicants must submit an employment application, a cover letter and a resume to the Human Resources Department in person, via USPS mail or by fax.

This position is “OPEN UNTIL FILLED” with the

first review of applications the week of September 7th, 2015.

Cowlitz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Planner (Assistant or Associate), Civic San Diego - San Diego, CA

Planner (Assistant or Associate) 

Civic San Diego

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Greeson

Phone: 

619-533-7165

Fax: 

619-236-9148

Email: 

careers@civicsd.com

Website: 

http://www.civicsd.com

Location: 

San Diego, CA

The Planner will perform a range of professional planning services focused on assisting the public with planning and zoning information, administering codes, ordinances and development review procedures; reviewing proposals for discretionary land-use permits; performing building plan checks and environmental impact analyses; performing land use and regulatory research; conducting development and design review of complex urban projects; and conducting planning studies.

Candidates must hold the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, urban design, urban geography, architecture or a related field considered useful in city planning.

Candidates should have at least two (2) years of full or part-time equivalent experience in professional planning or urban design for an assistant level position and four (4) years for an associate level position. A Master's degree in urban or regional planning can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Civic San Diego is the public non-profit corporation wholly owned by the City of San Diego with the mission of managing public improvement and public-private partnerships. In addition, Civic San Diego has been granted land-use authority to perform planning and permitting functions, administer the downtown parking district, design and manage the construction of parks and fire stations, and develop and execute economic development strategies.

For full job description, qualifications and application instructions, please visit www.CivicSD.com - About Us - Employment.