Environmental Planner

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Planner to join our team at Contra Costa Water District. As a key member of our planning team, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and supervising the work of staff responsible for environmental and natural resource planning and permitting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental review and permitting needs for large and complex capital engineering projects.
• Coordinate and implement permits to support CCWD's large-scale operations and maintenance needs.
• Serve as the main contact and liaison between CCWD and various resource and environmental permitting agencies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal clients in the O&M, Engineering, Real Property, and Water Resources divisions/departments.

Requirements

• Solutions-focused and a creative problem-solver.
• A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• An organized and results-driven leader.
• Able to work with highly effective and collaborative teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seasoned CEQA and NEPA practitioner with experience working on large water civil projects in sensitive areas.
• Experience with California and Federal Endangered Species Acts and engaging with resource agencies such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and National Marine Fisheries Service.
• Experience engaging with environmental permitting agencies such as the Regional Water Quality Control Board, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and others.

Working Conditions

Employees may be required to work various shifts and outside of normal shift hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.

Disaster Service Worker

All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

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