Environmental Planner II

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 Senior Environmental Planners with duties related to work tasks as needed Assist Environmental Planner I with learning job duties and tasks, review of work, provide general guidance 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 Develop strategies and/or alternatives to avoid and minimize impacts to resources or mitigate unavoidable impact Qualifications Required Education, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field 3-5 years of practical experience in environmental planning Understanding of environmental regulations such as NEPA, Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404, Section 7, and Environmental Justice Experience preparing sections of NEPA documents Ability to successfully work independently and problem solve Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of software applications 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 or energy projects Experience coordinating with regulatory and resource agencies to facilitate environmental review Independent research, data collection, and impact analysis experience Benefits Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Equal Opportunity Employer Blackwater Environmental Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr