Project Environmental Planner -III Project Environmental Planner -III Braun Intertec Corporat

CORE COMPETENCIES

Edwards-Pitman, Braun Intertec Company, employee owners are required to carry out and possess the following core competencies:

• Actively demonstrates a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace through active listening to and inclusion of diverse perspectives; demonstrates respect for all and actively works to build trust-based relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrates commitment to working safely; fully participates in Company’s safety initiatives and policies; always looks out for the health and safety of self and others.
• Is consistently responsive and follows through on commitments to self and others; provides the information others need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team and Edwards-Pitman.
• Shows initiative and commitment to ongoing learning, growth, and development; willingness to openly seek, receive, and give respectful feedback; commitment to continuous improvement of self, responsibilities, and processes.
• Champions the Employee-Owned Stock Ownership Plan through participation in ESOP activities and events.
• Actively acknowledges, recognizes, and celebrates the contribution of others.

Assist in analysis and collection of required data. Write reports and documentation with professional opinions to be reviewed by Principal/Senior staff. Support field testing when needed. Provide Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews on behalf of our clients, including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration. Act as a representative of the firm and as an extension of the GDOT’s Office of Environmental Services in a Support Services role, as needed.

There are three levels of this job:
Project Environmental Planner I, Project Environmental Planner II, and Project Environmental Planner III. This description covers all; the differentiation will be based on tenure and qualifications.

• Project Planners may lead intermediate to high-level projects and interact with clients, project managers, and subject matter experts at Edwards-Pitman with our client agencies (ex. Georgia DOT, FAA, USACE, National Park Service, etc.), and with regulatory agencies, under the direction of the Supervisor, Senior Planner, Principal Planner, or Group Manager.
• Ensure effective project management and consistency with client standards and procedures (ex. Georgia DOT PDP, Guidebooks, and Toolkits).
• Research and analyze environmental data related to the cultural, social, natural, and physical environments to support NEPA and planning documentation.
• Perform quality reviews of peer-completed NEPA documents, correspondence, and public involvement materials.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of NEPA and planning documents, including Purpose and Need Statements, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Ensure that NEPA documentation aligns with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, under the guidance of Senior NEPA staff.
• Coordinate and consult with sub-consultants, regulatory agencies, government entities, primary clients, and the public throughout the environmental documentation and permitting process.
• Assist in the preparation of public involvement materials and documentation of public involvement activities related to transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Manage projects under the supervision of Senior Staff, including tracking budgets, schedules, and other project management tasks.
• Collaborate with clients to develop effective strategies for navigating environmental documentation and permitting requirements.
• A successful candidate will produce high quality work that helps the company maintain its trusted client relationships.
• At the Project Planner III level, supervise and provide guidance to junior staff.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general…