Manager- Environmental Planning - (US-CA-Irvine - 92710)

Compensation: $75K - $140K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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We are seeking a Director of Environmental Services in the Orange County region for one California’s leading environmental sciences and engineering consulting firms specializing in CEQA/NEPA, Water, Air and Land Use projects.



We are seeking an individual to lead the Environmental Services Group and perform environmental review work for private, state and federal projects throughout the Southern California region. This would include analysis of environmental impacts and mitigation measures; generating and coordinating the production of CEQA and NEPA documentation; interfacing with clients and the public; and participating in proposals for development of new projects, the territory and oversight of personnel, and general operations.


KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of the Environmental Services Group throughout Southern California.
Preparation of environmental assessment documents in compliance with CEQA and/or NEPA.
Acquisition of environmental permits from federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
Abilities to perform client relations, business development and department management.
Able to work independently and multi-task
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of five years environmental planning level experience in public or private planning required preparing and managing all forms of CEQA documentation including Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and EIRs, including all related correspondence and procedures; atleast 3 years experience managing a Environmental Services Group.
Additional experience with NEPA and other relevant statutes, not limited to but including Water Quality Permits, 404 permits, the Coastal Act, Streambed Alteration Agreements, and/or Endangered Species Act Requirements
Knowledge of water, transportation and air quality impact assessment methodologies and integration into environmental documentation.
Experience with resource biology, such as endangered species, riparian systems, wetlands, and/or hydrology a plus.
Knowledge of sediments and contamination issues a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EDUCATION:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Biology or related discipline. Masters degree and/or AICP registration a plus to consideration.