About the role

Junior Environmental Planner/Analyst assisting Project Managers with CEQA documentation and environmental assessments throughout California. Great opportunity to learn the environmental consulting industry.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with appropriate research information in order to respond to project documentation requirements
Ensure requirements of CEQA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines
Gain practical knowledge of the environmental consulting industry
Provide assistance to Project Managers in the preparation, organization and production of CEQA documents
Incorporate sub-consultant reports and personal research and knowledge into appropriate sections of environmental documents
Communicate with various jurisdictions, agencies and sub-consultants to collect and verify information
Conduct field studies and land use surveys
Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary
Keen attention to detail
Ability to multi-task on assignments and to be flexible with the range of assignments
Desires to grow as an environmental planning professional and to learn all aspects of processes and analysis pursuant to the CEQA guidelines
Learn by example by becoming familiar with the types of environmental review and study examples on sites such as CEQAnet
Perform a wide range of duties to help fulfill the environmental services group’s growth and development. This may require contributions and roles on proposals, administrative and production assignments
Perform other related duties as required

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, Geography, Planning or related field (or in process)
Minimum 1 year of professional experience or an internship with a government agency or firm in a field related to environmental analysis and reporting
General understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and applicable processing requirements
Technical competence and understanding of the one or more environmental specialties, such as land use, socioeconomics, earth resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc. This would include a general awareness of Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines
Background and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe a plus
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*