Director, Planning & Environmental Review

Empire State; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Empire State Development seeks an experienced Environmental Planner to manage and review environmental assessments, impact statements, and related studies for a broad portfolio of real estate and funding projects in New York.

You will lead environmental review processes under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA, coordinate with consultants and agencies, and ensure compliance across complex initiatives with a focus on planning and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and environmental analysis with strong background in conducting environmental review under CEQR, SEQR and NEPA.
• Background in urban and regional planning with strong knowledge and experience in performing environmental reviews under CEQR, SEQR and/or NEPA while working with public agencies and other stakeholders. Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project planning tools.

Responsabilités

• Manage and assist in conducting environmental review processes and reviewing related documentation for ESD’s real estate and funding projects in compliance with CEQR, SEQR, NEPA.
• Prepare environmental documentation for compliance with SEQR, SHPA and/or other laws as necessary.
• Oversee consultants’ preparation of environmental review documents and coordinate with project teams.
• Manage agency coordination by consulting with involved agencies on environmental review and regulatory requirements.
• Manage consultant procurements, contracts and invoices; monitor compliance with environmental measures.
• Support planning and environmental review needs including master planning, community engagement, feasibility studies, and related activities.

Connaissances

CEQR/SEQR/NEPA knowledge

Strong communication

Project coordination

Formation

Master's degree in urban planning/environmental science

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SmartDraw

Monday.com

Description du poste

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Professional New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1714

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).