Environmental Planner III — CEQA/Permitting & Interagency

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; Moccasin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks an Environmental Planner for the Moccasin Planning and Compliance Section. This external-facing role supports environmental review, permitting, and regulatory compliance for the Hetch Hetchy Water System and related projects in Moccasin, CA.

You will develop project descriptions, assess environmental impacts, prepare documentation, and coordinate with federal/state agencies, Tribal representatives, and SFPUC teams.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in planning or related field with 4 years of experience in environmental review/CEQA.
• Master's degree plus 2 years of experience in environmental review or planning.
• Experience interpreting federal, state, and local environmental laws and CEQA/NEPA processes.
• Ability to manage consultant contracts, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project proposals to determine environmental review and permitting requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate CEQA/NEPA documentation and other environmental reviews.
• Coordinate with agencies, Tribal representatives, and SFPUC teams.
• Review and manage technical studies and regulatory documentation.
• Support contract administration and field coordination for environmental projects.
• Communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Environmental review coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Master's degree in related field (environmental studies, planning, law, earth sciences, geography, economics, or public administration)

Tools

GIS

Document management systems

Job description

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks an Environmental Planner for the Moccasin Planning and Compliance Section. This external-facing role supports environmental review, permitting, and regulatory compliance for the Hetch Hetchy Water System and related projects in Moccasin, CA.

You will develop project descriptions, assess environmental impacts, prepare documentation, and coordinate with federal/state agencies, Tribal representatives, and SFPUC teams.