Lead-Level Environmental Planner
Lead-Level Environmental Planner Requisition Number 2023-12929 # of Openings 1 Office Location US-AZ-Flagstaff US-AZ Program Environmental Planning / Permitting Hire Type Regular Hourly/Salary salaried About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and actively looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.
Our Arizona Team is looking for a self-motivated Lead Environmental Planner or Senior Environmental Planner with attention to detail and strong communication skills.
Individuals need to be willing and able to work with peers across various offices and accomplish tasks associated with a variety of projects in any given week.
The ability to work directly with clients and agencies is imperative.
Interest in pursuing new business is also desirable.
This is a regular status, full time position, reporting to SWCA's Planning Team Lead in our Flagstaff, Arizona office.
The position will be based out of any of our offices in Arizona (Tucson, Flagstaff, or Phoenix) and may be remote for the right candidate.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in environmental planning, natural and cultural resource management, and regulatory compliance.
Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today.
What you will accomplish You will be responsible for writing and managing the preparation of environmental review documentation (e.
g.
, EAs, EISs, and state and local permitting), facilitating public and agency outreach, and providing quality assurance and leadership during the environmental review process.
Responsibilities for a senior environmental planner will include tasks and projects with greater complexity and scope.
Assist teams by providing technical oversight and guidance for the preparation of key aspects of NEPA documents and the NEPA process, including Pre-Notice of Intent (NOI) activities and project planning; development of the description of the proposed action and purpose and need; NEPA document structuring and content planning; public scoping; impact analysis; public comment review and response; and records of decisions and findings of no significant impact.
Support and oversee development of state and local land use and environmental permitting efforts including conditional/special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility, and others.
Provide excellent leadership at the project, team, and office level by demonstrating leadership behaviors and professionalism.
Provide expertise to SWCA project managers on complex NEPA projects.
Provide enterprise-level support by contributing to business development pursuits and proposals.
Support business line growth objectives for business lines that may include land use planning, energy generation and transmission, oil and gas, mining, and others.
Supervise and mentor early and mid-career staff in the development of the skills in environmental analysis, particularly NEPA, and document preparation.
Experience and qualifications for success We seek a team member who brings demonstrated experience in NEPA and permitting project management, environmental analysis, and agency consultation.
We seek the following specific qualities:
Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or another science-related field.
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in environmental consulting, including NEPA documentation preparation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and organization, schedule, and budget management skills.
Management experience on complex, 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 permitting/NEPA documents; and setting and adhering to project budgets and delivery schedules.
A strong understanding and experience with federal environmental regulations including NEPA, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the ability to develop project execution plans to satisfy regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of state and local permitting requirements, such as Arizona State Land Department right-of-way requirements, county conditional/special use permits and plan amendments, zoning, and Arizona Corporation Commission Certificate of Environmental Compliance processes.
Proven experience with a selection of the following:
public lands, land use planning, natural and cultural resource issues, wind and solar projects, transportation projects, and or oil/gas projects in the western US.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Ten (10) or more years of experience in environmental consulting, including NEPA documentation preparation.
Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or another planning or science-related field.
A strong understanding of agency internal processes and procedures and positive existing relationships with federal land management and regulatory agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM), US Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), FERC, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), or U.
S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is strongly preferred.
Experience with supporting business development with federal agencies, RMPs, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy developers or other non-federal applicants that seek permits or leases from state and federal agencies.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental 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.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.
com or call 480-581-5378.
This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only.
All other inquiries will not receive a response.
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.
In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Arizona-based position can expect a salary of:
Lead Environmental Planner:
$80,080.
00/year to $102,960.
00/year.
Senior Environmental Planner:
$90,480/year to $117,520/year.
Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.
Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses.
Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
#ind-swca#LI-NC1 Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
Salary:
$80,080.
00 per year.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our Arizona Team is looking for a self-motivated Lead Environmental Planner or Senior Environmental Planner with attention to detail and strong communication skills.
Individuals need to be willing and able to work with peers across various offices and accomplish tasks associated with a variety of projects in any given week.
The ability to work directly with clients and agencies is imperative.
Interest in pursuing new business is also desirable.
This is a regular status, full time position, reporting to SWCA's Planning Team Lead in our Flagstaff, Arizona office.
The position will be based out of any of our offices in Arizona (Tucson, Flagstaff, or Phoenix) and may be remote for the right candidate.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in environmental planning, natural and cultural resource management, and regulatory compliance.
Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today.
What you will accomplish You will be responsible for writing and managing the preparation of environmental review documentation (e.
g.
, EAs, EISs, and state and local permitting), facilitating public and agency outreach, and providing quality assurance and leadership during the environmental review process.
Responsibilities for a senior environmental planner will include tasks and projects with greater complexity and scope.
Assist teams by providing technical oversight and guidance for the preparation of key aspects of NEPA documents and the NEPA process, including Pre-Notice of Intent (NOI) activities and project planning; development of the description of the proposed action and purpose and need; NEPA document structuring and content planning; public scoping; impact analysis; public comment review and response; and records of decisions and findings of no significant impact.
Support and oversee development of state and local land use and environmental permitting efforts including conditional/special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility, and others.
Provide excellent leadership at the project, team, and office level by demonstrating leadership behaviors and professionalism.
Provide expertise to SWCA project managers on complex NEPA projects.
Provide enterprise-level support by contributing to business development pursuits and proposals.
Support business line growth objectives for business lines that may include land use planning, energy generation and transmission, oil and gas, mining, and others.
Supervise and mentor early and mid-career staff in the development of the skills in environmental analysis, particularly NEPA, and document preparation.
Experience and qualifications for success We seek a team member who brings demonstrated experience in NEPA and permitting project management, environmental analysis, and agency consultation.
We seek the following specific qualities:
Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or another science-related field.
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in environmental consulting, including NEPA documentation preparation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and organization, schedule, and budget management skills.
Management experience on complex, 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 permitting/NEPA documents; and setting and adhering to project budgets and delivery schedules.
A strong understanding and experience with federal environmental regulations including NEPA, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the ability to develop project execution plans to satisfy regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of state and local permitting requirements, such as Arizona State Land Department right-of-way requirements, county conditional/special use permits and plan amendments, zoning, and Arizona Corporation Commission Certificate of Environmental Compliance processes.
Proven experience with a selection of the following:
public lands, land use planning, natural and cultural resource issues, wind and solar projects, transportation projects, and or oil/gas projects in the western US.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Ten (10) or more years of experience in environmental consulting, including NEPA documentation preparation.
Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or another planning or science-related field.
A strong understanding of agency internal processes and procedures and positive existing relationships with federal land management and regulatory agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM), US Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), FERC, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), or U.
S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is strongly preferred.
Experience with supporting business development with federal agencies, RMPs, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy developers or other non-federal applicants that seek permits or leases from state and federal agencies.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental 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.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.
com or call 480-581-5378.
This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only.
All other inquiries will not receive a response.
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.
In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Arizona-based position can expect a salary of:
Lead Environmental Planner:
$80,080.
00/year to $102,960.
00/year.
Senior Environmental Planner:
$90,480/year to $117,520/year.
Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.
Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses.
Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
#ind-swca#LI-NC1 Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
Salary:
$80,080.
00 per year.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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