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Senior Environmental Planners
LSA / CA Offices
Posted on: June 15, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
LSA is seeking Senior Environmental Planners with 5 or more years of professional experience to join the team in any of its 9 California offices. Working independently and under the direction of a Project Manager, the Senior Environmental Planner will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to prepare technical reports and environmental documentation, primarily in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for both public and private projects (e.g., transportation/transit, residential and commercial developments, utility corridors, parks, schools, and open space). City and County, California Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, and resource agency permitting experience is a plus.
The ideal Senior Environmental Planner candidates will have a strong foundation in successfully obtaining environmental work, and will have established good working relationships with a diverse clientele. Candidates must have experience in writing environmental documents and conducting environmental analysis, and must have excellent writing skills. In addition, candidates must have experience overseeing all aspects of a project, including leading client and regulatory agency meetings; coordinating reviews with environmental and technical staff; scoping projects for the appropriate level of environmental review, budget control, and invoicing; maintaining schedules; managing subconsultants; and providing overall quality control. The ideal candidates will have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The successful candidates will also be expected to prepare proposals and to engage in business development activities.
LSA places a strong emphasis on previous technical experience, quality of work, and the ability to manage project budgets and schedules. Excellent communication skills, willingness to collaborate with others, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work in one of LSA’s offices. Flexible workplace schedules may be arranged and allow for potential hybrid in-office/remote opportunities, subject to supervisor discretion. From time to time, travel to project sites and client meetings is also required. The salary range for this position is $71,000 to $154,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
LSA is a diversified environmental and transportation firm with California offices in Carlsbad, Clovis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Point Richmond, Riverside, Roseville, and San Luis Obispo. The staff at LSA includes experts in environmental analysis, biological resources, cultural resources, paleontological resources, transportation/mobility planning and engineering, geographic information systems (GIS), air quality/climate change, noise, water quality, land use/resource management, sustainability, and general services administration (GSA). LSA has developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.
LSA’s greatest asset is its employee ownership. LSA offers excellent compensation and benefits, including competitive pay; medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care, group life and AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (with 401k and company safe harbor match). Additional incentives include a bonus program, engaging wellness program, and flexible work arrangements. LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Position Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience with the preparation of documents that comply with CEQA and/or NEPA, as well as knowledge of other federal, State, and local environmental statutes and regulations
- Experience in a private environmental consulting firm preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, or a related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work as a member of a fast-paced team
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Business development, marketing, and proposal preparation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Application Instructions
Please visit our job portal to apply for this position at:
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