Environmental Planner
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Job Title: Environmental Planner

Job Description

The Environmental Planning Lead will be key in the successful completion of projects that require navigation through federal, state, and local regulations and permitting processes. The candidate must be well-versed in NEPA and CEQA. Working with the team, the Sr. Planner will provide comprehensive planning, sound science, practical engineering, and outcome-based solutions to clients and their projects. The Sr. Planner must be recognized as an expert within the community and must have experience mentoring staff. Past consulting experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

* Navigate federal, state, and local regulations and permitting processes.

* Provide comprehensive planning, sound science, and practical engineering solutions.

* Offer outcome-based solutions to clients and their projects.

* Mentor and guide staff members.

* Engage in project management and business development.

* Lead the scope and delivery of projects.

* Conduct environmental reviews and ensure compliance.

* Handle permitting and documentation processes.

* Participate in construction and transportation planning.

Essential Skills

* Project management

* NEPA and CEQA expertise

* Environmental planning

* 10-20+ years of experience

* Business development

* Mentorship and leadership

* Environmental review and compliance

* Construction and transportation planning

* Permitting and documentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

* Consulting experience

* Experience with marketing, proposal writing, and job development

* Experience with regulatory agencies and federally/state funded projects

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment

The firm has nearly 100 employees across offices in Richmond, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fountain Valley, California, and Reno, Nevada. The team is diverse, consisting of engineers, scientists, planners, geologists, regulatory and permitting specialists, and field technicians. The culture is diverse and above average, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. The Reno office has about 30 people and features very low turnover. The company president sets a positive tone, and the team is exceptionally friendly. There is collaboration with the California offices, and an employee satisfaction committee organizes events like potlucks and Pictionary games. The company offers flexible hours, including the option to take every other Friday off.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

* Hiring diverse talent

* Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

* Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

* Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.