Environmental Planner

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider seeking an Environmental Planner to work on multiple NEPA-related projects, collaborating with clients and senior staff to develop high-quality deliverables. The role involves supporting permitting, compliance, and environmental review processes across transportation, energy, and land use projects.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or planning field and 2+ years’ experience, with preferred experience

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
• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job 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.

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 (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

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 email [e-mail] and 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.

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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 at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$61,232.00 - $104,094.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)