Lead Parks Natural Resource Planner

The County of Santa Clara; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a senior planner to research, plan, analyze and implement Countywide natural resource conservation projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, review environmental assessments, prepare budgets and grant proposals, and collaborate with Habitat Agency staff and county departments.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of professional planning experience; a Master’s may substitute one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Regional Planning, Biology, Environmental/Natural Resource Planning or closely related Natural Science field.
• Three years of professional planning experience.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource conservation and land use projects by establishing procedures and goals.
• Prepare and submit public project packages for Habitat Agency review.
• Provide technical review on Reserve Unit Management Plan preparation.
• Plan allocation, management and protection of department resources.
• Perform CEQA/NEPA permit applications and environmental reviews.
• Develop budgets, financial reports and grant assistance.
• Produce presentations and proposals for County and external groups.
• Coordinate with Park Planning and other staff; lead interdisciplinary teams; manage multiple projects.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Regional Planning or related field

Tools

Geospatial software

MS Office

Databases

Job description

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a senior planner to research, plan, analyze and implement Countywide natural resource conservation projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, review environmental assessments, prepare budgets and grant proposals, and collaborate with Habitat Agency staff and county departments.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of professional planning experience; a Master’s may substitute one year.