Junior Environmental Planner

ICF; California; Remote; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF's Environment & Planning Division in Northern California is seeking an Environmental Planner to contribute to environmental impact analyses for a wide range of projects, including natural resources, land use, transportation, infrastructure, water, and energy. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with clients, engineers, technical sub consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or related field and at least five years

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA and related environmental principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to producing quality work within budgets and schedules.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of a project with support from senior staff.
• Gather data, conduct research, and write impact assessments for environmental topics (CEQA/NEPA).
• Assist with preparing documents, reports, presentations, memoranda, and notices.
• Assist with public outreach activities and communication strategies.
• Adhere to professional standards, timeliness, clear communication, and teamwork.
• Provide support to key sector clients, including on-site client staff when needed.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Public agency/consulting experience

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies/urban planning/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Northern California

Job Description

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF ( and consider applying to join our team.

To support our growth in Northern California, we are seeking an Environmental Planner to contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The primary duties are to prepare environmental impact analyses for a wide range of projects including natural resource, land use, transportation, infrastructure, water, and energy projects. The position includes conducting research and coordinating with public and private clients, engineering partners, technical sub consultants, and regulatory/resource agencies to prepare the analyses. The role includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and supporting project directors, project managers, and deputy project managers (based on the size and complexity of the project).

Key Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of a project, including personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement, with support from senior staff.
• Gather data, conduct research, and proficiently write impact assessments for various environmental topics (i.e., chapters in CEQA/NEPA documents).
• Assist with preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products.
• Assist with public outreach activities, including presenting, as well as implementing communication strategies.
• Strictly adhere to professional standards, including but not limited to demonstrated consistency and reliability, timeliness in meeting project deadlines, communicate clearly and concisely, and work responsibly – on a team or independently.
• Provide support to key sector clients, including interest and availability to function as on-site client staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, urban planning, or related field
• 5 years of professional experience including a minimum of 3 in a consulting or public agency environment

Additional Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to producing quality work within established budgets and schedules.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

- There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,147.00 - $137,949.00California Remote Office (CA99)