Environmental Planner

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. seeks a Staff Environmental Planner to join our Chico, CA office on a hybrid schedule. You will independently prepare environmental planning documents and manage assignments while collaborating with clients and project teams.

The role requires 5+ years CEQA/NEPA experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. A Master’s degree is preferred and Caltrans/USACE experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing CEQA/NEPA documents or related assignments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA process and California environmental regulation.
• Strong research, analytical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents and supporting analyses.
• Manage routine to moderately complex CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Conduct environmental research and regulatory analysis.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Assist with agency coordination and environmental permitting.
• Prepare proposals and support business development.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Regulatory analysis

Technical writing

Client collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Staff Environmental Planner to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout California while based in our Chico, California office on a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to independently prepare environmental planning documents and manage routine to moderately complex assignments while collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents and supporting environmental analyses
• Manage routine to moderately complex CEQA and NEPA documents
• Conduct environmental research and regulatory analysis
• Coordinate with clients, technical specialists, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Track assigned project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Assist with agency coordination and environmental permitting
• Prepare proposals and support business development activities
• Provide technical support and informal mentoring to junior staff, as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing CEQA and/or NEPA documents or comparable environmental planning assignments
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CEQA process and California environmental and regulatory setting
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams
• NEPA and CEQA-Plus experience is preferred
• Caltrans and transportation project experience is preferred
• Resource agency permitting and regulatory coordination experience is preferred
• Experience with USACE, CDFW, and RWQCB permitting is preferred
• AICP certification is preferred
• Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation:

This is a full-time hourly position with a range of $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, annualized at approximately $72,800 to $93,600 per year based on a full-time schedule Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants within the noted pay range, commensurate with an applicant’s directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications, while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.