Planner III
DESCRIPTION The Environmental Planner III will join a team of experienced designers, technical experts (e.g., noise, waste, natural resources), and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective environmental planning.
The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve.
The Senior Environmental Planner's primary responsibilities will include :
- Executing and leading hands-on planning efforts on a wide range of transportation planning projects (highway, bridge, rail, aviation, etc.)
- Serving as a Task Manager for NEPA project deliverables (i.e., CE / EA / EIS)
- Provide direct support to project managers
- Directly interacting with clients, stakeholders, and the general public
- Mentoring junior staff
- Supporting marketing and business development efforts
- Identifying new opportunities and assisting in the positioning for and ultimately securing the opportunity
- Supporting the facilitation of public meetings as a member of the project team
- Supporting NEPA development for projects of varying sizes and complexities in PA, WV, and other locations
- Supervisory responsibilities to direct reports and assigning various tasks to staff
- Collecting and compiling a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports, maps, and related graphics
- Conferring with resource agencies, transportation officials, design engineers, and other technical specialists to devise and recommend the appropriate transportation decisions
- Assisting in conducting field evaluations and assessments
- Researching regulations and standards
- Developing reports under the direction of the department manager
- Other duties as assigned PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Four-year degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, or related discipline
- Minimum 7-10 years of NEPA / Section 4(f) experience with state DOT planning related experience that demonstrates a successive increase in experience and responsibilities. 10-15 years preferred
- Knowledge of NEPA, Section 4(f), Section 106, natural resources studies, environmental impact assessments, community planning, economic development, and land use
- Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on NEPA actions with an understanding of land use, environmental, and social and economic possibilities / constraints.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with ESRI ArcGIS helpful
- Ability to accommodate moderate travel Compensation The compensation amount for this position is $82,326-$123,489 and will be dependent on the experience of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.
We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit.
We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
The Senior Environmental Planner will join a team of experienced designers, technical experts (e.g., noise, waste, natural resources), and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective environmental planning.
The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve.
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