Environmental/Urban Planner

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role 

The New York City environmental planning and socioeconomics practice is seeking a Planner to support our diverse portfolio of public, private, institutional, and non-profit projects in the metropolitan area. Our team specializes in environmental planning and permitting, with extensive experience navigating New York City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Job Responsibilities :

• Preparation and development of various sections of environmental review and planning documents, including land use and zoning, open space, and urban design analyses.
• Coordination of environmental review and planning documents, including Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements in accordance with CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA.
• Management of in-house technical disciplines and other consultants in the development of environmental documents.
• Coordination with clients, other consultants, and agencies.
• Tracking of projects, including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.

Essential Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge and interest in architectural history and historic research is a plus.
• Familiarity with the City’s Uniform Land Use Approval Procedure (ULURP) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Experience using project management tools and software, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint) and GIS.[LL1] 

Compensation

Compensation will range from $68k to $74k[LL2] , and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF 

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative. 

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat. 

What We Offer 

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Work Authorization Disclaimer 

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Company 

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

[LL1]We should add GIS?

[LL2]See my comment above.