Director, Planning & Environmental Review

Empire State; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State is seeking an experienced environmental planning professional to manage and review environmental documentation for a large portfolio of real estate and funding projects in New York. The role requires oversight of consultant teams, coordination with project staff, and ensuring compliance with CEQR, SEQR and NEPA.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in urban planning or environmental science and has at least seven years of related experience, with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and environmental analysis.
• Experience with CEQR, SEQR and NEPA environmental reviews involving public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist in preparing, conducting and reviewing environmental documentation including environmental assessments and impact statements.
• Oversee consultants’ preparation of environmental review documents and coordinate with project team.
• Coordinate with involved agencies on environmental review and regulatory requirements.
• Manage consultant procurements, contracts and invoices.
• Monitor compliance with project environmental measures.
• Support planning and environmental review needs including master planning, market studies, and community engagement.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in urban planning/environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SmartDraw

Monday.com

Job description

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Professional New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilitiesare encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage and assist in preparing, conducting and reviewing environmental documentation including the preparation of environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and related studies for a large portfolio of ESD’s real estate and funding projects.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Manage and assist in conducting environmental review processes and reviewing related documentation for ESD’s real estate and funding projects. This includes but is not limited to following requirements or guidelines under the New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Prepare environmental documentation for compliance with SEQR, SHPA and/or other laws and requirements as and when necessary.
• Oversee and manage consultants’ preparation of environmental review documents, coordinate with project team, and provide guidance as necessary.
• Manage agency coordination by consulting with interested or involved agencies on environmental review and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage consultant procurements, contracts and invoices.
• Monitor compliance with project environmental measures.
• Support agency’s planning and environmental review needs including master planning, development team selection, community engagement, preparation of planning, market and feasibility studies, and on other related activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level Required: Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, or equivalent.

Relevant Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and environmental analysis with strong background in conducting environmental review under CEQR, SEQR and NEPA.

Knowledge Required: Strong written and spoken communication, organizational and project coordination skills required. Background in urban and regional planning or a related field is preferred with strong knowledge and experience in performing environmental reviews under CEQR, SEQR and/or NEPA while working with public agencies and other stakeholders. Additional skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project planning and management tools (e.g., SmartDraw, Monday.com).