Senior CEQA/NEPA Practice Leader

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Win, lead, plan, and manage contracts for CEQA/NEPA and other environmental services on a variety of water resources, natural resources, and energy projects throughout Southern California. Serve as senior project manager and/or environmental task leader and manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects. Oversee preparation of technical analyses and reports for CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations. Identify, evaluate, and solve complex environmental and regulatory issues facing our clients. As part of integrated teams, work closely and collaboratively with other project environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects. Strategically identify new leads for environmental work; plan, lead, manage, and prepare proposals to obtain new work; lead interviews; win competitive work; and maintain strong client relationships to obtain sole source work. Participate in regional/office planning and initiatives to implement key growth initiatives, expand environmental services, and effectively serve existing and new clients. Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in professional organizations, and make presentations at client and industry events. Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values. Minimum Qualifications BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Archaeology, Urban Planning, Geography, or other natural or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. At least 15 years of relevant experience in CEQA/NEPA compliance with increasing responsibilities for winning, managing, and executing environmental projects in California. Experience strategically planning, leading, managing, and preparing CEQA/NEPA documents. Knowledge and strategic expertise identifying, evaluating, and solving environmental and regulatory issues related to water resources, natural resources, and energy projects in California. Strong reputation for high-quality work products and regulatory problem solving within the industry (environmental, engineering, and legal). Seller-Doer with established network of clients and contacts, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development. Experience strategically planning, leading, managing, and preparing proposals, statements of qualifications, and other marketing materials to obtain new work. Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills; solid work ethic; and ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. Physical Requirements Functional Demands: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Other. Activity Level Throughout Workday: (check one per row) Physical Activity Requirements: Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Extended (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Work hours: 6-8 hours. Standing 0-1 hour. Walking 0-1 hour. Climbing X. Lifting floor to waist level. Lifting waist level and above. Carrying objects 0-1 hour. Push/pull X. Twisting 0-1 hour. Reaching forward 0-1 hour. Reaching overhead 0-1 hour. Keyboard use: 6-8 hours. Talk or hear 3-5 hours. Vision: Near Vision X. Far Vision X. Accurate 20/40, Very Accurate 20/20, Not Applicable. Sensory Requirements: Depth perception X. Hearing X. Reasonably Anticipated. Not Anticipated. Exposure: Chemical X. Extreme temperatures X. Radiation X. Uneven surfaces or elevations X. Dust/particulate matter X. Other exposure risks: X. GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr