California Environmental Permitting & Planning Specialist

Anchor QEA, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support regulatory permit acquisitions for waterfront projects in California. You will assist project managers with permit applications and deliverables, coordinating inputs from engineering drawings, GIS analyses, and technical editing review.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree, at least three years of relevant experience, and knowledge of California permitting processes, CEQA/NEPA, and aquatic resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, policy or related field.
• At least three years of relevant consulting experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with ecological surveys and land-use analyses.
• Familiarity with California regulatory programs (CEQA/NEPA context).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support federal, state, and local permit applications predominantly in California.
• Prepare supporting documentation, analyses, and mitigation plans as required.
• Develop technical reports and studies to support CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Coordinate inputs from team members and deliver complete work products.
• Participate in client meetings and respond to agency/public comments.
• Conduct fieldwork or site visits as needed (local travel).

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Ecological research

Land use analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support regulatory permit acquisitions for waterfront projects in California. You will assist project managers with permit applications and deliverables, coordinating inputs from engineering drawings, GIS analyses, and technical editing review.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree, at least three years of relevant experience, and knowledge of California permitting processes, CEQA/NEPA, and aquatic resource