Environmental Planner III

Responsibilities Prepare environmental (NEPA) documentation, including CE’s and EA’s and assist with preparing EIS and RODs Complete research to provide supporting information for technical environmental studies and complete technical reports under the guidance of a Senior Environmental Planner such as CEA, ICE, noise, air, etc. Conduct local, state, and federal agency coordination with limited assistance or supervision Assist with developing and conducting public and stakeholder involvement/engagement plans and activities Prepare project meeting materials and presentations for delivery to clients and agencies to advance understanding of projects Review engineering plans to ascertain environmental impacts Interpret laws, regulations, and guidance Assist client or Senior Environmental Planner with project development tasks, including developing and maintaining schedules Develop strategies and/or alternatives to avoid and minimize impacts to resources or mitigate unavoidable impact Assist Senior Environmental Planners with duties related to work tasks, as needed Assist Environmental Planner I and Environmental Planner II with learning job duties and tasks, review of work, provide general guidance Required Education, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field 6-10 years of practical experience in environmental planning Strong understanding of environmental regulations such as NEPA, Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404, Section 7, and Environmental Justice Experience preparing NEPA documents and conducting agency coordination Independent research, data collection, and impact analysis experience Experience coordinating with regulatory and resource agencies to facilitate environmental review Ability to successfully work independently and problem solve Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated proficiency with technical writing, as well as reviewing and proofreading of materials for content, grammar, and style Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field Experience preparing NEPA documents for transportation projects or energy projects Blackwater Environmental Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackwater Environmental Group, LLC