Environmental Planner / Environmental Scientist

System One

Village of Suffern (NY)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

System One, Suffern, NY, is seeking an Environmental Planner / Environmental Scientist to support environmental review projects from start to finish. You will perform analyses, prepare sections of EIS/EA documents, and coordinate with subconsultants and clients.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, strong technical writing, and knowledge of NY regulations, with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a consulting setting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, 5+ years preferred.
  • Experience preparing/managing environmental review documents under SEQRA and/or NEPA; CEQR a plus.
  • Strong understanding of NY environmental regulations, permitting, and review procedures.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing schedules and budgets.
  • Excellent technical writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
  • Experience presenting before boards/agencies or at public hearings desirable.
  • Proficiency with MS Office; GIS and environmental data analysis tools preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative consulting environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in management of environmental review projects from initiation through completion.
  • Perform environmental and zoning regulatory analyses.
  • Prepare and oversee sections of EIS/EA and related documents.
  • Conduct analyses involving natural resources, wetlands, water resources, and land use.
  • Coordinate and review studies by subconsultants and SMEs.
  • Identify potential impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts under state and federal programs.
  • Prepare technical reports with exhibits, maps, and graphics.
  • Work with clients, municipal boards, agencies, and project teams.
  • Participate in public meetings/hearings and respond to comments.
  • Mentor and supervise junior environmental staff; perform QC of outputs.

Skills

Technical writing
Analytical skills
Research skills
Organizational skills
GIS proficiency
MS Office
Client coordination
Team collaboration
Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science
Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Planner / Environmental Scientist
Location: Suffern, NY
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $68,000.00 to $75,000.00
Hours: 40.0 hours per week

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the management of environmental review projects and technical analyses from project initiation through completion.
  • Perform environmental and zoning regulatory analyses.
  • Prepare and oversee technical sections of Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS/FEIS), Environmental Assessments, and related environmental review documents.
  • Conduct environmental analyses involving natural resources, wetlands, water resources, ecological systems, land use compatibility, and cumulative impacts.
  • Coordinate and review technical studies prepared by subconsultants and subject matter experts.
  • Identify potential environmental impacts and develop practical mitigation strategies.
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts under applicable state and federal programs.
  • Prepare technical reports with appropriate exhibits, maps, and graphics.
  • Work directly with clients, municipal boards, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
  • Participate in public meetings and hearings and assist with responses to agency and public comments.
  • Mentor and supervise junior environmental staff and provide quality control review of technical work products.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience, 5 or more years preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing or managing environmental review documents under SEQRA and/or NEPA; CEQR experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of New York environmental regulations, permitting processes, and environmental review procedures.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and managing project schedules and budgets.
  • Excellent technical writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
  • Experience presenting before municipal boards, agencies, or at public hearings is desirable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with GIS and environmental data analysis tools is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments in a collaborative consulting environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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