Senior Environmental Planner

ICF Incorporated, LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Incorporated, LLC is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to support NEPA compliance across energy, disaster management, and transportation programs. The role is remote with a preference for staff in Florida or the Eastern United States, with an option to work from Reston, VA.

You will lead NEPA project reviews and coordinate with clients and agency staff to manage EAs and EISs. Strong communication, project management, and MS Office skills are required, with 4+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience

Responsibilities

• Lead reviewer for NEPA projects
• Interact with applicants and agency staff
• Help manage preparation of EAs and EISs
• Review NEPA documents prepared by applicant’s contractor
• Review environmental components of applications
• Coordinate project deliverables with document production staff
• Develop and monitor project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Organize and facilitate meetings and prepare summaries
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Goal setting

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in natural or physical science or related field

Job description

Ready to make a difference?

We are the Environment & Planning Division. 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.

We help clients achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for projects nationwide. We also help clients with environmental compliance, permitting, and siting for their projects. To support our growth, ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to work remotely, with a preference for staff to be located in Florida or the Eastern United States (east of the Mississippi River). Staff may work remotely and have the option to work from one of our offices such as the Reston, VA office. This position will support clients’ NEPA compliance for a variety of project types including but not limited to: energy (mining, transmission, renewables), disaster management environmental services, and transportation.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more

Key Responsibilities for this position may include:

• Serving as a lead reviewer for NEPA projects
• Interacting with applicants and agency staff
• Helping agency staff manage the preparation of EAs and EISs (which are usually prepared by the applicant’s contractor)
• Reviewing NEPA documents prepared by the applicant’s contractor
• Reviewing environmental components of applications
• Participating in the Project Management team
• Acting as PM on EAs or DPM on EISs
• Developing written materials and analyses for EAs or EISs or categorical exclusions
• Serving as a liaison to direct technical staff on project teams
• Coordinating project deliverables with document production staff
• Developing and monitoring project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Organizing and facilitating meetings (such as preparing agendas, developing and presenting meeting content, and preparing summaries)
• Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff

What you need to have (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience

What we would like you to have (preferred experience):

• Experience leading or supporting project management teams
• Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Experience interfacing with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with NEPA projects for Transportation and Energy projects
• Experience with NEPA and other environmental compliance related to FEMA or HUD projects

Professional skills you will use:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks
• Setting challenging, measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s)
• Identifying and meeting the needs of clients within established guidelines
• Working collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals

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.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)