Assistant Professor for UIUC

Senior Biologist, SWCA Environmental Consultants - San Luis Obispo, CA

Senior Biologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Website: 

http://www.Click2apply.net/fyb5h238rm

Location: 

San Luis Obispo, CA

Our San Luis Obispo office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Environmental and Transportation Planning.

What you will accomplish:

• Prepare and review stand-alone biological resources reports, biological assessments, and biological portions of CEQA documents
• Collaborate with clients, SWCA staff, and resource and regulatory agency staffs to obtain permits and entitlements
• Work closely, as a member of a team, with resource and regulatory agency staffs throughout planning and execution of natural resources studies
• Develop business and lead major proposal efforts
• Prepare and manage project budgets and scopes of work
• Peer review biological reports from other consultants
• Attend and/or present at local, regional and national conferences and forums
• Prepare protocols and supervise surveys for sensitive habitats and species, including general surveys for report writing, focused or protocol-level surveys, and pre-construction surveys
• Mentor and train staff
• Obtain and review existing reports and other documents for materials to be included in documents.
• Primary responsibility for QA/QC oversight of field data to support report-writing, land use planning, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and permitting
• Provide recommendations for mitigation measures, monitoring, and permitting specific to biological resources
• Provide support for obtaining biological permits

Experience and qualifications for success:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field required
• Minimum of 8 years or seasons of experience completing biological surveys, fieldwork, habitat assessments, wetland delineations, and/or construction monitoring highly preferred; experience in the Central Coast of California a plus
• Knowledge of the fauna and flora of Central Coast of California preferred
• Knowledge of the threatened or endangered species highly desired
• Vegetation survey, wildlife surveys, measurement experience, or wetland delineation experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in preparing technical documents

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/fyb5h238rm

Staff Planner/Field Assistant, Meridian Consultants LLC - Westlake Village, CA

Staff Planner/Field Assistant

Meridian Consultants LLC

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

Meridian Consultants is seeking an entry-level staff planner/field assistant to help in various functions inside and outside the office. Experience and/or a familiarity with preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents, and urban and coastal planning is desired.

• Candidates should hold a BA/BS degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will possess at least 2 years’ experience in government land use planning, land development/entitlements, urban design, and business development; strong communication, writing, and presentation skills are also required. In addition, the successful candidate must hold a valid driver’s license, auto insurance meeting minimum standards set by state law, and have access to a reliable vehicle for business use. Mileage will be reimbursed according to federal guidelines.

The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley. Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter to:

Ms. Lisa Maturkanic Administrative Manager 910 Hampshire Road, Suite V Westlake Village, CA 91361 lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com (No phone calls please.)

For more information on Meridian Consultants, visit our website at www.meridianconsultantsllc.com.

CEQA/NEPA Project Manager, Meridian Consultants LLC - Westlake Village, CA

CEQA/NEPA Project Manager

Meridian Consultants LLC

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

Meridian Consultants is seeking a CEQA/NEPA Project Manager with broad-based science- and planning-related background and experience with city and county local government– and development-oriented projects. Qualified candidates should have least 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years of direct CEQA/NEPA project management experience overseeing complex environmental documentation projects related to urban development and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, specifically the Los Angeles Basin, the Central Coast, Coachella Valley, and northern Los Angeles, and neighboring counties.

Candidates must possess effective problem-solving ability, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with a team. Candidates must also have experience in managing a variety of projects, and in interacting with clients. Responsibilities will include overseeing multidisciplinary teams of professionals, including but not limited to architectural, engineering, air quality, biological, natural, and cultural resources; geology; land use; noise; traffic and transportation; recreation; and water resources. Candidates should have experience managing projects to stay on scope and meet budget requirements, as wells as meet regulatory requirements of the applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Additional responsibilities will include assisting principals and other senior staff in the development of client proposals, making presentations, and conducting business development activities consistent with maintaining and growing our Southern and Central California presence.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred. The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley. 

Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to be considered to: Ms. Lisa Maturkanic Administrative Manager 910 Hampshire Road, Suite V Westlake Village, CA 91361 lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com (No phone calls please.)

For more information on Meridian Consultants, visit our website atwww.meridianconsultantsllc.com.

Environmental Planner Careers, CH2M - Santa Ana, CA

Environmental Planner Careers

CH2M

Website: 

http://www.ch2m.com

Location: 

Santa Ana, CA

CH2M Environmental Planner Careers – Santa Ana, CA

Provide environmental and land use planning knowledge to help with CEQA/NEPA support, environmental permitting, siting and licensing, and general land use planning for energy production and transmission projects.

You should be a self-motivated professional and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field. You should also have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.

Environmental Planner Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience and a working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and FERC certification process
• Demonstrated success with research, analysis and reporting
• Be a self-starter, team-oriented professional with effective written and communication skills
• familiar with preparation, review, and analysis of scientific reports, data, maps, and drawings

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 to 10 years of experience
• BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Understanding of, and experience with the FERC certification process, CEQA, NEPA, and other state and local permitting
• Strong written/verbal communications are essential for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree (masters degree preferred) in Environmental Planner and Environmental Science
• Experience in the energy-related siting and licensing field, preferably in the southwestern United States, including prior experience in managing related tasks or projects.
• Experience managing various aspects of overall delivery of projects
• Team leadership and management skills

At CH2M HILL, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at CH2M HILL. Ready? Let’s get to work.

Developing People through Challenging Projects

CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

CH2M HILL will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa, etc) to fill this position.

Apply: http://ch2m.adtrk.tw/6dfqt

Environmental Planner, GoTriangle - Durham, NC

Environmental Planner

GoTriangle

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

do@gotriangle.org

Website: 

http://www.gotriangle.org

Location: 

Durham, NC

Go Triangle is moving its transportation services to another level by developing the first phase of bringing light rail to the region. The first phase of this multi-phased project will transport commuters to and from Durham, NC to Chapel Hill, NC, a distance of 17 miles, by light rail. Known as the Durham-Orange Light Rail project, Go Triangle is preparing to hire individuals who want to become involved in bringing a “project first” to the region.

This is your opportunity to get on board and share your talents as Go Triangle takes transportation to new heights in the Durham-Chapel Hill region, one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

The Environmental Planner is responsible for overseeing the preparation of documents in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the development of high capacity transit projects in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region, including light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit.

The Planner coordinates with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and /or the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in order to obtain a Categorical Exclusion (CE), a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), or an environmental Record of Decision (ROD) for all capital projects. The Planner must be highly involved in overseeing consultant activities and public involvement requirements in support of transit projects. The Planner must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year university in planning, environmental science or a related field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, and administration of large scale design-construction projects. Experience with ArcGIS and Google-Earth software is desired as well as a Master’s Degree.

Salary Range for this position is $51,870-97,025.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please do so by sending us a copy of your resume or clicking on our website: www.gotriangle.org and filling out an application that you can email to us at dojobs@gotriangle.org; fax to us at 919.485.7491; or mail to us at Go Triangle PO Box 13787, Research Triangle Park, Durham NC 27709: Attention DO Jobs.

GIS Technician, SWCA Environmental Consultants - San Luis Obispo

GIS Technician

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Location: 

San Luis Obispo, CA

About the opportunity:

Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.

Our San Luis Obispo office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Planning and Natural Resources management.

Your role will be to assist Project Managers in preparing project graphics. You should be able to work two to three days per week (16-24 hours per week).

Job Requirements

What you will accomplish:

• Help support GIS/cartographic capabilities by creating complex final map products supporting natural, cultural, planning and other environmental resource projects, including the following:
• Generate EIR, archaeology and biology maps using ArcMap 10.3.1. Examples include Location, Vicinity, Land Use, Zoning, Farmlands, Soils, Geology, Floodzone, Habitat, Jurisdictional Features, etc. Full EIR’s may require creating up to 20 different figures using data from the SWCA databank as well as data downloaded from various sources on the internet or provided to SWCA by the client;
• Calculate and illustrate impacts to jurisdiction and habitats for bio reports, generally by converting CAD site plans for use in ArcMap;
• Download, process, and export GPS data from Trimble GeoXT Units to Shapefiles using GPS Pathfinder, to use in bio report figures. Upload shapefiles on Trimble GeoXT units using GPS Pathfinder for use by biologists in the field;
• Create maps and visuals for proposals using ArcMap and Adobe Illustrator, to highlight SWCA project locations and experience, as well as aerial maps for proposal covers;
• Create elevation illustrations of jurisdictional features using CAD and Adobe Illustrator;
• Create visual simulations illustrating before and after conditions of a proposed project. A multiple-step process using ArcMap, Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
• Overall coordination with staff to ensure work is completed on time and within budget. This involves a good level of communication to properly prioritize work when juggling multiple projects.

Experience and qualifications for success:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, GIS Technology (GIST), Biology, Environmental Science or related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience beyond university attendance with GPS technology, field data collection techniques, data integration to a GIS, and troubleshooting of equipment and digital files
• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS 10.0-10.1 or higher as well as knowledge of cartography and computer mapping including design principles and understanding map creation procedures in ArcGIS required
• Demonstrated ability of data transfer, data analysis, data mining, and data inventory using basic spreadsheet applications (e.g., Excel, Access, ArcGIS attribute tables)
• Prior work in natural or cultural resources management, remote sensing, and prior experience working with federal land agencies such as the USFS, NPS, BLM, BOR, USGS desired
• Knowledge of ArcSDE, ArcServer, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, HTML, key markup language is a plus

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Apply Here

Planner 7, CDM Smith - Los Angeles, CA

Planner 7

CDM Smith

Professional Area: 

Civil Engineering

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Phone: 

617 452 6000

Email: 

jobpostings@cdmsmith.com

Website: 

http://www.cdmsmith.com

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide.

As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Responsibilities *This position can be based in either our Irvine,CA or Los Angeles,CA office.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: 

• Working as a Project Manager/Planner responsible for CEQA/NEPA and transportation planning with our existing clients including LA Metro, Los Angeles World Airports, and Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach. Will also work on related assignments with future clients. 
• Taking full budget, cost control, and technical responsibility for projects and key tasks. 
• Interacting with clients on a daily basis. 
• Taking responsibility for devising new approaches to problems encountered and coordinating various technical aspects of work. 
• Acting as a recognized leader of technical and professional staff.

Job Requirements 

• 12-15 year’s previous experience (since Bachelor's degree), previous CEQA/NEPA transportation planning experience. 
• Experience working with LA Metro required. -Bachelor's degree in arts, planning, engineering, or a science required. 
• Master's degree in planning, engineering, science, or environmental science/ management preferred. 
• A.I.C.P.Certification and/ or equivalent environmental certification or Master's degree in specialty field is required.

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.

Qualified candidates should apply by clicking on the link below:https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25038...

Planner Coordinator, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Upper Marlboro, MD

Planner Coordinator

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Anika Harris

Phone: 

301-454-1411

Fax: 

301-454-1405

Email: 

anika.harris@mncppc.org

Website: 

http://wvvw.mncppc.org/jobs

Location: 

Upper Marlboro, MD

PLANNER COORDINATOR (14034, GRADE I)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Planning Department, is seeking an experienced planner to join the Community Planning Division as a Planner Coordinator. The Division is responsible for preparing and implementing master and sector plans and special studies in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and levels of government. The position provides leadership and coordination on dynamic master and sector plan projects and studies that involve team management and coordination with other department staff, County agencies, community groups, and other key stakeholders to complete a project. The position receives independent work assignments and uses their expertise to contribute to other project or work teams. The Planner Coordinator plays an important role in planning activities to achieve sustainable, mixed-use, walkable and bike-able communities in the County.

The successful candidate must possess professional experience in leading the preparation of community plans and studies and project and team management; be knowledgeable about public outreach and engagement techniques, land use and zoning best practices, urban design and project management; and be motivated, team oriented, and skilled in working in a diverse, innovative planning environment. Experience working with municipalities, development review committees, and in older established communities is desirable.

The position provides the following opportunities:

• Work in a multi-cultural community adjacent to the nation's capital;

• Plan urban, suburban, rural, and regional environments;

• Work with all levels of government: municipal, county, state, regional, and federal including on plan implementation activities;

• Participate in the rewrite of the zoning and subdivision ordinances to achieve land use objectives and recommendations in approved plans;

• Contribute to a diverse work proqram.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:

• Prepare detailed work programs, requests for proposals for consultant contracts, and manage and coordinate consultant activities.

• Lead a team in the preparation of plans and studies with a focus on identifying creative and effective implementation strategies and manage regular communication and engagement with elected officials, county and state agency representatives, and stakeholders on projects.

• Manage the county's legislative process for the development and approval of plans ensuring that requirements for public hearings, notification, and approval are met.

• Develop and implement effective, ongoing community participation and outreach programs for projects, and prepare 
engaging and informative presentations utilizing a variety of technologies and methods.

• Perform administrative work relating to project/process leadership and coordination responsibilities. Provide 
recommendations and input to the development of unit/division work program and budget.

• Review and analyze development proposals for sector and master plan compliance and community impacts through 
written reports and oral testimony at public hearings.

• Lead and/or participate in plan implementation activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in planning, architecture, parks, engineering, environmental science, or equivalent disciplines related to job function and three years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience at the journey level; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Note: Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to prepare a writing sample at the conclusion of their interviews.

AICP Certification Desirable

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Desired Knowledge of: County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; general purposes and techniques of community planning and zoning; principles of record keeping and records management; graphic & digital mapping methods and specialized GIS software applications and file management procedures.

Required Skill in: Reading, interpreting, and explaining laws and regulations; collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information; interpreting legal records, technical documents, and map specifications; interpreting and applying department standards and County policies; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community development agencies, and the general public; assessing and prioritizing 
multiple tasks, projects, and demands; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software; experience with GIS and PC based planning programs; ability to work in both team and independent situations; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills; and effective communication, both verbal and written.

PLANNER COORDINATOR (14034, GRADE I)

An Equal Opportunity Employer