Environmental Planner II (Option to Underfill)

Lvvwd; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LVVWD seeks an Environmental Planner II (option to underfill) in Las Vegas. Salary listed at $125,162 per year. Open date 10/12/26 and close date 11/12/26. Location is Molasky Corporate Center, Las Vegas. Primary duties include environmental planning and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has NEPA/ESA knowledge, strong writing skills, and a track record coordinating with multiple agencies. Regular full-time role with standard 4/10s schedule.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of NEPA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal permitting requirements.
• Strong technical writing and interagency coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs environmental planning and compliance data collection, analyses and assessments of standard difficulty under supervision; prepares compliance documents for SNWA/District projects.
• Assists in developing environmental plans, reports and coordination with regulatory agencies.

Job description

Environmental Planner II (Option to Underfill)

Open Date: 10/12/26

Close Date: 11/12/26

Salary: $125,162.00 per year

Job Type: Regular

Location: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [e-mail].

Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th 7am-6pm

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

INTRODUCTION

Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

NOTE

The hiring department may consider applicants at the Environmental Planner l level. If this job class is used to fill the position, the successful candidate will be hired on at the following salary: Environmental Planner I: $113,486.00.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), federal permitting requirements, and project management experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical writing and interagency coordination skills, with the ability to prepare complex environmental documentation and collaborate effectively with regulatory agencies and project team members. This position requires specialized expertise typically acquired through several years of progressively responsible experience in environmental planning.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs environmental planning and compliance data collection, analyses and assessments of standard difficulty and complexity; with guidance, prepares compliance and other documents required to ensure compliance of Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)/District projects and initiatives with federal, state and local environmental law, regulations, policies and processes; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Environmental Planner I is the entry level class in the professional Environmental Planner class series. Initially under more direct supervision, incumbents assist in conducting environmental research projects and preparing compliance documents, applications and reports. Employees perform entry-level compliance planning assignments involving the collection and analysis of environmental and other cultural resources data and information. With experience, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and is performed with increasing independence.

Environmental Planner I is distinguished from Environmental Planner II in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform more complex assignments of greater organizational impact and visibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

Participates in conducting environmental research projects and investigations of standard difficulty and complexity in areas such as environmental resources, biology, ecology and threatened/endangered species planning and compliance; collects and records environmental and land use information and data; drafts for review plans of develop