Environmental Planner
Environmental Planner / Analyst
Northern California
Job Description
To support our growth in Northern California, we are seeking an Environmental Planner to contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff.
The primary duties are to prepare environmental impact analyses for a wide range of projects including land use development, transportation, infrastructure, water, and energy.
The position includes conducting research and coordinating with public and private clients, engineering partners, technical sub consultants, and regulatory / resource agencies to prepare the analyses.
The role includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and supporting project directors, project managers, and deputy project managers (based on the size and complexity of the project).
Key Responsibilities
Gather data, conduct research, and proficiently write impact assessments for various environmental topics (i.e., chapters in CEQA / NEPA documents).
Assist with preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products.
Assist with public outreach activities, including presenting, as well as implementing communication strategies.
Strictly adhere to professional standards, including but not limited to demonstrated consistency and reliability, timeliness in meeting project deadlines, communicate clearly and concisely, and work responsibly on a team or independently.
Provide support to key sector clients, including interest and availability to function as on-site client staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, urban planning, or related field
2+ years of professional experience in a consulting or public agency environment, working with county, city, or planning / transportation / regulatory agencies in California, or Master’s degree in environmental studies, urban planning, or related field.
Additional Skills
Knowledge and understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Commitment to producing quality work within established budgets and schedules.
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.
ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect.
Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.
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