Water Environmental Specialist I: CEQA & Permits

California Water Environment Association Inc; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma Water in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to support environmental compliance for water, flood control, and sustainability projects. The role involves evaluating impacts and proposing mitigation strategies under CEQA, NEPA, and other laws.

Responsibilities include preparing CEQA studies, permit applications, conducting field surveys of habitats, reviewing reports, and coordinating with planners, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience with CEQA and NEPA compliance documents.
• Experience with environmental permitting for local, state, or federal agencies.
• Ability to collaborate with planners, engineers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CEQA studies (exemptions, mitigated negative declarations, EIRs) and NEPA compliance.
• Assist with preparation of environmental regulatory permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Perform field assessments of aquatic and terrestrial resources to evaluate environmental effects.
• Review natural resource studies and reports to understand site conditions and historical context.
• Prepare tracking tools, standard operating procedures, and project reports.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Stay up to date with CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and related acts.

Job description

Sonoma Water in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to support environmental compliance for water, flood control, and sustainability projects. The role involves evaluating impacts and proposing mitigation strategies under CEQA, NEPA, and other laws.

Responsibilities include preparing CEQA studies, permit applications, conducting field surveys of habitats, reviewing reports, and coordinating with planners, engineers, and contractors.