CEQA Assistant Project Manager

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Full Time Professional Irvine, CA, US

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.00 To $40.00 Hourly

First Carbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (CG04/CG05) who will assist managers with researching, writing, and preparing sections of environmental (CEQA/NEPA) and planning documents. This includes initial studies, environmental impact reports, environmental notices, and coordination through the environmental process. The Assistant Project Manager will also assist project managers with managing, processing, financial, and administrative functions, ensuring projects meet scopes, schedules, and budgets to client satisfaction.

This position requires a minimum of three years of related experience. Applications for this position are continuously accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

This role reports to the Project Manager.

$27.00 - $40.00 Hourly

• Assist project managers with the preparation of sections of initial studies, environmental impact reports, and other related CEQA/NEPA documents for both public and private clients.
• Support project managers with team coordination including, but not limited to, internal meetings, client meetings, and public presentations and ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Assist with the coordination of internal technical teams and sub-consultants.
• Expand knowledge of environmental documentation through attendance at training sessions and courses.
• Perform research, analysis, and writing of project conditions, impacts, and mitigation efficiently and present in a concise and professional manner.
• Perform some coordination with public and private groups.
• Conduct fieldwork, including site visits for environmental information and photos.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications, as well as marketing materials.
• Participate in marketing efforts and phone calls to potential new and existing clients.

• Effective communication through written and oral methods.
• Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel, as well as internet usage.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, Biology, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of CEQA and its processing requirements.
• General understanding of NEPA.
• Technical competence and understanding of one or more environmental specialties such as land use, socio‑economics, natural resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc.

• Up to 100% employer paid premiums employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependent(s).
• Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees. Eligible dependent coverage also available.
• Employer-sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage also available.
• Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP).
• 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts.
• Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities.
• Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend extended periods of time sitting in front of the computer. The position regularly requires talking and hearing, standing, stooping, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team.

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