Environmental Analyst & Planner

SE Group; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + 4% company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with $2,000 annual employer contribution

Generous vacation policy

Flexible work environment

Paid subscription to Headspace

Job summary

SE Group is seeking an Environmental Analyst & Planner in Colorado to support environmental review and engagement for Mountain Resorts clients. This role entails writing and editing environmental documents, researching resource issues, and preparing public involvement materials. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 0-3 years of experience are preferred. The position offers competitive salary, 401k match, comprehensive insurance, and a flexible work environment promoting wellness and recreation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 0-3 years of professional experience in environmental or public lands regulations.
• Excellent writing skills are essential for this role.
• Experience with mapping or spatial data software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit documents like scoping notices and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Research and analyze project-specific resource issues.
• Prepare public involvement materials for engagement.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Data management

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Independent work

Experience with GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural resources

Master’s degree in a similar field

Job description

SE Group is seeking an Environmental Analyst & Planner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that specializes in permitting and environmental analysis for places that are shaped by a strong natural resource base, visitation and tourism, or access to the outdoors and public lands. Our project work is extensive and includes some of the most beautiful recreation destinations (National Forests, ski resorts, mountain bike parks) in the country. We like to think we have the best site visits!

This position is designed for candidates that are relatively new to the environmental planning and permitting field and provides opportunities for growth. If you have a background in natural resources, forestry or environmental policy, and love recreation– we want to hear from you!

About SE Group

At SE Group, our work is grounded in the belief that outdoor recreation experiences are a powerful foundation for thriving communities. This belief is the driving force behind our passion for uncovering the unique potential of every place and space we serve.

SE Group has been the industry leader in the planning and design of mountain resorts since 1958. Over the years, our team has grown to include landscape architects, community planners, environmental analysts, and economic advisors that are pioneering how communities across the country think about recreation, tourism, and outdoor spaces. Whether it’s a multi-season mountain resort or a schoolyard playground, our clients trust us to lead them from the first spark of inspiration to final phase of implementation.

With hubs in Utah, Colorado, and Vermont, we are lucky to live in the heart of some of the amazing communities we serve. We all share a passion for getting outside (in its many diverse forms) and SE Group is committed to offering an exceptional employee experience that honors this, as well as one that promotes collaboration, mentorship, and growth.

Position Priorities

This position will be focused on supporting environmental review, planning, and engagement for our Mountain Resorts clients. As part of the Environmental Services team, this position will work closely with project managers and staff while contributing to all facets of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation process.

The key responsibilities include:

• Writing and editing documents such as scoping notices, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements
• Researching and analyzing project‑specific resource issues
• Preparing public involvement materials and supporting public engagement
• Reading and summarizing technical scientific documents
• Maintaining the project records and coordinating public events/feedback

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural resources, environmental science/policy, planning, forestry or another related field. A Master’s degree in a similar field is preferable. We will prioritize candidates that have 0-3 years of professional experience working on environmental or public lands regulations and/or in natural resource management.

Other required skills and experience include:

• Excellent writing skills – this position requires you to be able to write concisely and objectively (show us your skills in your cover letter!)
• Prior experience in data management or data analysis – can you use data to tell a story?
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at once, often with varying scales/scopes – this work will require you to be highly organized
• An entrepreneurial spirit – you don’t just “do the job”
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high results in an independent work setting – key in our hybrid office setting
• Preferred: experience with mapping or spatial data software (e.g. GIS)

Note on location: candidates that are based near our hubs in Colorado and Utah will be preferred. However, we are open to candidates nationally that share our passions for public lands.

What You Can Expect from Us

• The anticipated salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $65,000, depending upon qualifications, experience, and location.
• 401k + 4% company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (premiums 100% covered for employees)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) program with $2,000 annual employer contribution
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Paid Family Leave: we offer new parents paid family leave (for birth or adoption) through a variety of options
• Generous vacation policy that promotes wellness (we want you to you to be balanced!)
• Flexible work environment that supports active lifestyles (‘work hard, play hard’ is our ethos!)
• Paid subscription to Headspace app and numerous outdoor pro form deals