Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of the CEQA process as it relates to the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Methods and techniques of scientific research, analysis, and reporting used in the field of environmental planning.
• Methods and techniques of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Ability to set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS-The level and scope of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this section are related to the job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Assistant Environmental Planner I

Some Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of scientific research, analysis, and reporting used in the field of environmental planning.
Principles and practices of environmental planning, habitat restoration, natural resources management, and conservation planning.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Ability to:
Research and evaluate studies, reports, papers, and related literature used in the field of environmental planning.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations, including CEQA and NEPA.
Write reports, papers, and business communications used in the field of environmental planning.
Prepare clear, informative, and easy to understand documents for public review.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Training and Experience Guidelines
The following combination represents the minimum training and experience requirements for this classification:

Training
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, or a related field.

Experience- None.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Assistant Environmental Planner II

In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Environmental Planner I:

Some Knowledge of:

• Field principles, techniques, and practices of natural sciences commonly applied in environmental planning, such as biology, ecology, botany, hydrology, geology, greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, water quality, etc.
• Principles and practices of environmental planning, habitat restoration, natural resources management, and conservation planning.
• Principles and practices of project management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and control.
• Methods and techniques of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Federal, state, and regional permitting regulations, laws, processes, and practices applied in environmental planning and natural resource management, including but not limited to: California Department of Fish and Game Code, Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act.
• Specialist in key aspect of environmental planning and analysis, such as air quality, biological resources, geology/soils, GHG emissions, hydrology/water quality, and habitat conservation planning.

Working Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of scientific research, analysis, and reporting used in the field of environmental planning.

CEQA and/or NEPA.

Ability to:

• Comply with the regulatory permit processes common in the field of environmental planning.
• Research and evaluate studies, reports, papers, and related literature used in the field of environmental planning.
• Assess, mitigate, monitor, and report environmental elements and impacts; evaluate thresholds of significance.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations, including CEQA, NEPA.
• Write reports, papers, and business communications used in the field of environmental planning.
• Prepare clear, informative, and easy to understand documents for public review.
• Formulate and evaluate proposals and alternatives for use in the environmental planning process.
• Plan, organize, and manage small projects, programs, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Determine the level of CEQA review.
• Identify internal and external stakeholders in the environmental planning process and build consensus.
• Represent the District before federal and state regulators, local agencies, and the public.
• Balance competing District and agency interests, including project objectives, legal, stewardship, political, project objectives, and resources.

Training and Experience Guidelines
The following combination represents the minimum training and experience requirements for this classification:

Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, or a related field.

Experience
Three (3) years of experience performing professional-level responsibilities as an environmental planner.

Substitution
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography or related field may substitute for a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Two (2) years performing professional-level planning, not involving full time work on environmental regulations, may substitute for each year of the required environmental planning experience.

Professional certification in a relevant field or subject matter may substitute for a year of experience. This may include, but is not limited to, certification as an: AICP Certified Environmental Planner, AICP Certified Planner, AICP Certified Transportation Planner, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or other certification provided by the state of California or a nationally recognized professional organization related to environmental planning.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

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