Hybrid Managing Environmental Planner – CEQA

at Anchor QEA

• Job title: Managing Environmental Planner – CEQA
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $129,300 - $145,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irvine, United States

About the role

• Managing Environmental Planner leading CEQA/NEPA planning and regulatory strategies at Anchor QEA. Overseeing project scopes, analyses, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in the development and implementation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and regulatory permitting strategies for a variety of projects
• Oversee preparation of technical analyses and reports for CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory permit application materials, by providing vision and guidance for staff on the review and interpretation of land use and development codes and regulatory agency requirements
• Act as the primary interface with clients, agencies, and other consultant team members regarding project strategies, technical approach and implementation schedules
• Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
• Contribute meaningfully to Anchor QEA’s project pipeline by leading or supporting competitive project pursuits, helping develop growth strategies, and serving as a subject matter expert on proposals, where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to CEQA/NEPA and state and federal regulations focused on but not limited to: Endangered Species Act, Section 404/Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, California Coastal Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code
• Experience with public outreach to support environmental documents
• Experienced managing projects and leading teams of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to effectively balance and delegate workload
• Experienced in leading proposals for competitive project pursuits.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.