Senior Planner - CEQA and Environmental Planning

4LEAF, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc. in California seeks a Senior Planner to lead CEQA review and environmental planning for public agency clients, while supporting current and long-range planning initiatives.

The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing scopes and budgets, and presenting findings at public meetings. Travel within California jurisdictions is required; a strong foundation in CEQA and land use is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive planning experience including CEQA work.
• Experience preparing CEQA documents such as IS, ND, MND, or EIR.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA and California land use practices.
• Excellent writing, project management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel to client jurisdictions in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEQA review from scoping through environmental clearance and documentation.
• Prepare and review environmental analyses, mitigation measures, findings and monitoring programs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across air quality, noise, transportation, biology and more.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality control.
• Prepare planning reports and present findings at public meetings and hearings.
• Support current planning assignments such as development review and entitlements.
• Contribute to long-range planning projects like General Plans and zoning updates.
• Stay current on CEQA, land use law and applicable regulations.

Skills

CEQA knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Public agency collaboration

AICP certification

Education

Bachelor’s in Planning

Master’s preferred

Job description

About Us

4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline Firm providing services throughout the United States. For more than 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted clients in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description

The Senior Planner will lead and support CEQA review and environmental planning assignments for public agency clients. The role will also contribute to current and long-range planning projects, creating opportunities to support a range of municipal needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEQA review from project scoping through environmental clearance, including exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, addenda, and supplemental documents.
• Prepare and review environmental analyses, mitigation measures, findings, and monitoring programs.
• Coordinate technical studies and multidisciplinary teams, including air quality, noise, transportation, biological, cultural, and other subject matter specialists.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, quality control, and communication with agency clients and consultants.
• Prepare planning reports and other written materials, and present findings at public meetings and hearings.
• Support current planning assignments such as development review, entitlements, and land use analysis.
• Contribute to long-range planning projects such as General Plans, Specific Plans, Housing Elements, zoning updates, and related policy work.
• Stay current on CEQA, California land use law, and applicable environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, environmental studies, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible planning experience, including hands‑on CEQA project work.
• Experience preparing or managing CEQA documents such as Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, or Environmental Impact Reports.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA and California land use planning practices.
• Excellent technical writing, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively with public agencies, clients, consultants, and community members.
• AICP certification is preferred.
• Current and long-range planning experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client jurisdictions in California as assignments require.

4LEAF, Inc. anticipates paying between $86,000 and $105,200 annually for this position, commensurate with experience and depending upon the location at which the individual is hired to work.

Compensation details: 86000-105200 Yearly Salary

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid in Greater Sacramento area
• Salaried Position

For more firm information, please visit www.4leafinc.com.

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.