Environmental Planning Specialist III

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of San Francisco’s Planning Department is seeking a Planner III in Environmental Planning to perform complex environmental reviews, coordinate with agencies, and prepare staff reports. The role covers CEQA/NEPA processes, project analysis, and public outreach, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff.

Applicants must have advanced planning education and substantial experience; additional qualifications include knowledge of environmental laws, GIS, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience with CEQA/NEPA environmental review processes.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and planning practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform difficult environmental impact evaluations including EIR analysis and modeling.
• Coordinate environmental impact reviews with agencies and project sponsors.
• Prepare staff reports, technical documents, and presentations for decision-makers.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

GIS/mapping

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

The City and County of San Francisco’s Planning Department is seeking a Planner III in Environmental Planning to perform complex environmental reviews, coordinate with agencies, and prepare staff reports. The role covers CEQA/NEPA processes, project analysis, and public outreach, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff.

Applicants must have advanced planning education and substantial experience; additional qualifications include knowledge of environmental laws, GIS, and strong