Environmental Planner I/II

About the Position The Environmental Planner I/II will join a high performing and motivated team of professional planners, engineers, technical, and legal experts working on preparing and implementing plans, policies and programs to address regional air quality challenges while also bringing a specific focus to reducing longstanding air pollution and health disparities in the most overburdened communities in the Bay Area. Responsibilities Be a thought leader using innovation and creativity to integrate air quality, health, equity, and environmental justice. Develop and implement regional and community-based plans to accelerate air pollution and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Support local governments to advance health protective and equitable air quality and climate plans and policy. Cultivate strong working relationships and collaborations with community-based organizations, community members, local governments, regional, state and federal agency partners. To be successful you will need strong project management, organizational and communication skills; be able to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities; and be willing to work with people of varied backgrounds and perspectives, including low‑income communities of color and communities overburdened by air pollution. Experience with organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and interpreting, analyzing and visualizing geospatial environmental, health and socio‑economic data to support plan and policy development is a plus. Key Qualifications Understanding and applying federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards pertaining to the environmental review and planning process; analytical procedures, data analysis, and documentation; map, graph, and statistical data interpretation; preparing clear, concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating effectively through excellent verbal, listening, and written communication; making persuasive presentations of ideas and recommendations; exercising sound independent judgement within established guidelines. Education and Experience Environmental Planner I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in regional, urban or environmental planning or a closely related field. Environmental Planner II: In addition to the above, two years of professional environmental planning, policy or program experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered. Physical Demands Sitting for long periods of time and walking and/or standing is only required occasionally. View computer screens and type for prolonged periods of time. Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment. May be required to attend public and other meetings after standard working hours. Equal Employment Opportunity The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. It is the Air District’s policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bay Area Air District