Environmental Planner

ICF; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Environmental Planner to support NEPA compliance for energy, disaster management, and transportation projects. The role is remote with a preference for staff in Florida or the Eastern United States, and flexibility to work from Tallahassee.

You will develop analyses for EAs/EISs, support client meetings, and participate in permitting and compliance tasks. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience, with strong writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, planning, policy, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience leading or supporting project management teams.
• Experience with NEPA projects for Transportation and Energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop written materials and analyses for EAs or EISs or categorical exclusions.
• Support meetings with clients or stakeholders (agendas and summaries).
• Assist with permitting and compliance for traditional and renewable energy projects in NEPA contexts.
• Review NEPA documents prepared by contractors.
• Review environmental components of applications.
• Support the Project Management team.

Skills

NEPA experience

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects

Job description

Description

Ready to make a difference? We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. We help clients achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for projects nationwide. We also help clients with environmental compliance, permitting, and siting for their projects. To support our growth, ICF is seeking an Environmental Planner to work remotely, with a preference for staff to be located in Florida or the Eastern United States (east of the Mississippi River). Staff may work remotely and have the option to work from one of our offices such as the Tallahassee, FL office. This position will support clients’ NEPA compliance for a variety of project types including but not limited to: energy (mining, transmission, renewables), disaster management environmental services, and transportation.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more

What You Will Do

An Environmental Planner works on multiple projects, interacts with all levels of staff, and will apply their academic and past work experience to a wide variety of complex projects. You will work directly with clients and senior staff, as well as internal and external experts in their field of expertise. You will be responsible for assisting in the planning and completing major project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. You may provide a range of services including:

• Develop written materials and analyses for EAs or EISs or categorical exclusions
• Support meetings with clients or other stakeholders (preparing agendas and meeting summaries)
• Support federal, state, and local permitting and compliance for traditional and renewable energy, transmission, land use planning, and other projects in compliance with NEPA and other regulations
• Review NEPA documents prepared by the applicant’s contractor
• Review environmental components of applications
• Support the Project Management team

What You Need To Have (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience

What We Would Like You To Have (preferred Experience)

• Experience leading or supporting project management teams
• Experience with NEPA projects for Transportation and Energy projects
• Experience with NEPA and other environmental compliance related to FEMA or HUD projects such as Tier 1 and Tier 2 environmental reviews.
• Ability to conduct site visits in support of environmental reviews.

Professional Skills You Will Use

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks
• Setting challenging, measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s)
• Working collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrights or our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $61,232.00 - $104,094.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)