Project Environmental Planner

3 weeks ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States SWCA Environmental Consultants Full time
About the Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Environmental Planner to join our New Mexico/Four Corners team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing environmental impact analyses, facilitating public and agency outreach, and providing quality assurance and leadership during the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work as part of the New Mexico/Four Corners team to develop individual and collective NEPA analysis and document preparation skills.
  • Contribute to the preparation of a variety of environmental planning documents addressing the development of a wide variety of projects, revision of federal land use plans, issuance of rights-of-way, approvals, and/or leases, policy amendments, etc.
  • Support business line growth objectives and lead or contribute to the development of NEPA documents, including environmental assessments (EAs) and environmental impact statements (EISs), for business lines that may include generation, transmission, oil and gas, solar, wind, mining, and others.
  • Assist teams by providing technical oversight and guidance for the preparation of key aspects of NEPA documents and the NEPA process, including Pre-NOI activities and project planning; development of the description of the proposed action and purpose and need; NEPA document structuring and content planning; public involvement and outreach including public scoping; public comment review and response; and Records of Decision and Findings of No Significant Impact.
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership behavior and professionalism while providing leadership at the project, team, and office level.
  • Provide enterprise-level support by contributing to business development pursuits and proposals.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Sociology, Journalism, Public Administration, project management, Economics, Marketing, Environmental Policy or another science-related field.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in an environmental planning or project management position to include: writing technical documents, participating on project teams, preparing or directing staff in the preparation of technical studies and/or setting and adhering to project budgets and delivery schedules.
  • A working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and /or the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the now rescinded Secretarial Order 3355.
  • Working knowledge of agency internal processes and procedures and/or positive existing relationships with federal land management and regulatory agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), FERC, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to represent the company in a professional manner, particularly when talking to clients.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5-7 or more years of experience working in the environmental industry either through public or private professional positions with demonstrated experience supporting NEPA focused projects. Experience may include complex or multi-disciplinary projects; leading meetings with clients and agencies; directing project teams including subcontractors; preparing or directing staff in the preparation of technical studies and NEPA documents; and setting and adhering to project budgets and delivery schedules.
  • Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or another planning or science-related field.
  • Exposure to natural and cultural resource issues, transportation projects, oil/gas projects, and/or renewables projects (including wind, solar and/or geothermal).
  • Ability to be recognized by clients and agencies as a NEPA project manager or deputy project manager that can lead or assist with an EA or an EIS from pre-NEPA planning phases through project completion.
  • Experience with business development with federal agencies, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy developers or other non-federal applicants that seek permits or leases from federal agencies in the New Mexico/Four Corners geography.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental and cultural resources 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.

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