Entry to Mid-Level Environmental Analyst

Entry- to Mid-Level Environmental Analyst Work from home! Acorn Environmental is seeking an entry- to mid-level environmental analyst to join our small, collaborative team and assist with a range of environmental planning, impact analysis, and permitting projects. In particular, this position provides an opportunity to work on CEQA and NEPA environmental reports for development, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects, and to develop expertise in a specialized consulting practice supporting Native American Tribes with environmental planning and compliance for fee-to-trust, land management, natural resources, and development projects. Strong research, writing, attention to detail, and analytical skills are a must. About Us Acorn Environmental is a dynamic women-owned environmental planning and analysis firm specializing in services for tribal governments, public agencies, and private sector clients. We are experts in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), tribal environmental policies and ordinances, natural resources, and related environmental laws and regulations. We have a reputation for delivering high-quality environmental services and endeavor to grow our team of experienced professionals by investing in the development of our people. As a small business, our associates benefit from regular interaction and one-on-one guidance from highly experienced and successful environmental compliance experts. Our office is located in El Dorado Hills, California, but the majority of our staff enjoy working remotely. For additional information, please visit our website at: A Day in the Life As a small business, our staff are constantly collaborating in real-time to meet project deadlines as a team. This is a remote position; however, candidates must be based in California, with preference for candidates located in the greater Sacramento, Bay Area, Los Angeles, or San Diego regions. Occasional travel for meetings, project coordination, or site visits is required. Typical tasks may include but are not limited to: Researching and writing sections of larger CEQA and NEPA environmental compliance documents; Writing reports and memorandums, including summarizing research and survey results; Writing sections of Master Plans and other similar tribal planning documents; Assisting in preparing marketing proposals and scopes of work; Word processing and editorial tasks, such as line editing, document formatting, PDF compilation, and conducting acronym and reference checks; Conducting document formatting, including formatting to support Section 508 compliance; Preparing PowerPoint slides for presentations; Occasional overnight travel for client meetings; and Checking in and collaborating with colleagues. Staff will be assigned a mentor to establish a career development and training plan. Our business model provides the freedom to innovate and tailor your career towards the subjects that interest you most, whether it be planning, biological resources, water resources, GIS mapping, or technical editing. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/planning/policy or similar field; Approximately one or more years of experience in planning, environmental analysis, working with Native American Tribes, or a closely related field; Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills (a writing sample will be requested); High attention to detail; Experience using Microsoft Office Suite; and Experience writing planning documents, proposals, and/or sections of environmental compliance documents for compliance with NEPA or CEQA a plus. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance for our staff. We offer flexible hours to accommodate work/life balance, or for staff working in various time zones or who just enjoy traveling. Other benefits include paid vacation/sick time and paid holidays. Starting compensation for this position will vary depending on the experience and educational background of the selected candidate but is anticipated to range from $60,000 to $95,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acorn Env