Environmental Planning Technical Lead

CSG Consultants; Paso Robles (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership program

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + 12 holidays

Paid Sick Leave (CA)

Employee Assistance program

Fitness Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

CSG Consultants seeks a Technical Studies Manager to lead the Environmental Planning practice. This role combines high-level technical expertise with project management, business development and staff mentorship, ensuring compliance with CEQA and NEPA across Air Quality, GHG, Health Risk Assessments, Energy and Noise/Vibration studies.

The candidate will guide the Technical Services team across varied projects in California, contribute to business planning, client relations, and growth of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, Geography, Planning or related field (or in process).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in air quality and/or noise compliance, including leadership and project management roles.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local air quality and climate change laws, such as the Clean Air Act, California climate change plans and programs such as Cap and Trade and the Scoping Plan, and local air agency permitting requirements.
• Deep understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and applicable processing requirements.
• Expert knowledge of modeling software in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting at public hearings or to clients.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Technical Manager for specialized technical studies.
• Develop a Technical Studies Business Plan with goals and growth benchmarks.
• Lead and review technical modeling for Air Quality, Health Risk Assessments, GHG Emissions, Energy, and Noise/Vibration.
• Prepare, review, and finalize technical studies, reports and environmental studies in CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Manage the Technical Studies team budget, financial performance and workload.
• Recruit, mentor, advise and provide feedback to staff to foster a high performing team.
• Ensure CEQA requirements are met by completing analyses and documentation within guidelines.
• Participate in proposal efforts with scopes, budgets, qualifications and win themes.
• Act as a key contact for clients, maintaining relationships and satisfaction.
• Identify market opportunities to grow the technical services practice.
• Demonstrate strong business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
• Maintain keen attention to detail.

Skills

Air quality

Noise compliance

Leadership

Project management

CEQA/NEPA

Public speaking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, Geography, Planning or related field

Tools

CalEEMod

EMFAC

AERMOD

HARP

TNM

SoundPLAN

RCNM

CadnaA

Job description

CSG Consultants seeks a Technical Studies Manager to lead the Environmental Planning practice. This role combines high-level technical expertise with project management, business development and staff mentorship, ensuring compliance with CEQA and NEPA across Air Quality, GHG, Health Risk Assessments, Energy and Noise/Vibration studies.

The candidate will guide the Technical Services team across varied projects in California, contribute to business planning, client relations, and growth of the