Community Planner

Eocene Environmental Group; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 37,195 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm based in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Community Planner to provide expertise in redevelopment initiatives. This full-time role involves overseeing multiple brownfield planning projects and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a B.S. in environmental planning, a minimum of 2 years of experience in community planning, and familiarity with GIS tools. The position allows for remote work within Missouri, and offers competitive benefits including medical and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with community planning projects.
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications.
• Ability to perform work duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead planning activities related to redevelopment initiatives.
• Oversee multiple brownfield planning projects simultaneously.
• Assist with environmental site assessments.

Skills

Environmental planning

Community planning

ESRI GIS applications

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

B.S. degree in environmental planning or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey123

Job description

Compensation

$27 - $38 per hour, based on relevant experience and certifications

Remote Work Information

This position is open to remote work. Candidates must be located within the state of Missouri.

About Eocene Environmental Group

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

Job Summary

The Community Planner position will provide environmental planning expertise to assist and lead in brownfield and contaminated site redevelopment activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate and/or lead planning activities related to redevelopment initiatives
• Collaborate with staff, agencies, clients, and other project collaborators to facilitate project submittals and schedules
• Oversee multiple brownfield planning projects simultaneously for public and private sector clients
• Work on sites with complex technical and regulatory issues
• Assist with environmental site assessments
• Lead community planning initiatives and public outreach and engagement
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require 10%-25% travel (dependent upon location)

Job Requirements

• B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with community planning projects
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, local, and tribal agencies
• Excellent note-taking ability
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Preferred Experience

• AICP Certified
• Preferred 5 years' experience with community planning projects
• Experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies is a plus
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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