Port Environmental Planning & Compliance Specialist

Port of Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Oakland is seeking a Port Associate Environmental Planner/Scientist to perform professional environmental planning and regulatory compliance work for development and operations. The role includes managing environmental programs, obtaining entitlements, and supporting mitigation efforts across Port projects.

The incumbent will coordinate CEQA/NEPA analyses, review projects for compliance, and advise internal stakeholders on environmental clearance strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental management, engineering, physical science, planning, or related field and four years' relevant work experience; master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CEQA/NEPA environmental planning and analyses for Port projects and negotiations.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs across multiple Port divisions.
• Obtain and manage environmental permits from federal, state, and local agencies and ensure permit conditions are met.
• Provide technical support and guidance on environmental planning, mitigation strategies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

CEQA/NEPA

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelors in environmental science/engineering/planning

Master's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Port of Oakland is seeking a Port Associate Environmental Planner/Scientist to perform professional environmental planning and regulatory compliance work for development and operations. The role includes managing environmental programs, obtaining entitlements, and supporting mitigation efforts across Port projects.

The incumbent will coordinate CEQA/NEPA analyses, review projects for compliance, and advise internal stakeholders on environmental clearance strategies.