Environmental Planner II

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental (NEPA) documentation, including CE’s and EA’s and assist with preparing EIS and RODs
• Complete research to provide supporting information for technical environmental studies and complete technical reports under the guidance of a Senior Environmental Planner such as CEA, ICE, noise, air, etc.
• Conduct local, state, and federal agency coordination with limited assistance or supervision
• Assist Senior Environmental Planners with duties related to work tasks as needed
• Assist Environmental Planner I with learning job duties and tasks, review of work, provide general guidance
• Assist with developing and conducting public and stakeholder involvement/engagement plans and activities
• Prepare project meeting materials and presentations for delivery to clients and agencies to advance understanding of projects
• Review engineering plans to ascertain environmental impacts
• Interpret laws, regulations, and guidance
• Develop strategies and/or alternatives to avoid and minimize impacts to resources or mitigate unavoidable impact

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field
• 3-5 years of practical experience in environmental planning
• Understanding of environmental regulations such as NEPA, Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404, Section 7, and Environmental Justice
• Experience preparing sections of NEPA documents
• Ability to successfully work independently and problem solve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of software applications
• Demonstrated proficiency with technical writing, as well as reviewing and proofreading of materials for content, grammar, and style

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field
• Experience preparing NEPA documents for transportation or energy projects
• Experience coordinating with regulatory and resource agencies to facilitate environmental review
• Independent research, data collection, and impact analysis experience

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Blackwater Environmental Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.