Principal Environmental Planner - Mining Team

Principal Environmental Planner Mining Team
Mountain West Remote

Ready to make a difference
ICF is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Planner to support our mining team in the Mountain West (Arizona Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Utah Wyoming and Alaska). The ideal candidate will have experience managing federal and state permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for mining and other energy projects and associated regulations and mining laws.

We lead the environmental compliance efforts for our clients complex and often controversial projects nationwide including mining energy transportation and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage permitting and environmental review processes (environmental impact statements EISs and environmental assessments EAs) that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; collection of baseline data preparation of special studies analysis of environmental cultural socioeconomic and other impacts; and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal state and international agencies and private mining companies. Our staff work on the most current and important projects including critical mineral projects energy development and management of land use water recreation and other resources.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement access to professional development resources 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

In this position you will be tasked with the following:

• Management and review of federal state and local permitting and NEPA compliance for mining and energy projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with local state and federal government clients as well as private sector clients such as mining companies commercial/industrial developers and engineering companies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams tasked with preparing NEPA documents conducting research preparing technical documents/deliverables and interfacing with external clients.

What you will be doing:

• Serve as a permitting and NEPA compliance project manager on large complex mining projects. The role may also include project management of other energy and infrastructure projects when needed.
• Plan and complete project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate timely and high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services.
• Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Identify and develop new opportunities prepare proposals and develop and expand client relationships.
• Lead project teams to meet client schedule quality and budget expectations.
• Lead manage inspire and mentor staff.

What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in physical science natural science policy economics environmental science or related disciplines.
• 12 years of experience with national/state/local-level environmental reviews mine permitting or NEPA project management.

What we would like you to have (preferred experience):

• Masters degree in physical science natural science policy economics environmental science preferred.
• 4 years of experience managing/preparing NEPA documents or environmental permitting.
• Recent working experience with the Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service regulations and policies.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources cultural resources air quality noise and hydrology.
• Experience managing pre-NEPA work (e.g. surveys data collection).

• Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Professional skills you will use:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint MS Project MS Teams).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
• Set challenging and measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s).
• Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.
• Organize written work in a manner that is clear easy to follow and tailored for the intended audience.

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing whats right for our clients our people the communities where we live and work and the environment. We are planners scientists program managers communicators economists technologists and strategists. We are collaborative curious and committed to excellencethese are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced engaging and collaborative environment and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals we encourage you to learn more about ICF () and consider applying to join our team.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease email and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$130687.00 - $222169.00

Colorado Remote Office (CO99)

Required Experience:

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