Senior Environmental Planner

Company: Jobleads
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

At Golder, we thrive on challenges. Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership. Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment? Golder Associates is seeking aSenior Environmental Planner to join us in our Redmond, Portland, or Sacramento offices on a full-time basis. This individual will perform professional and technical work in the field of natural resources and environmental planning. Main responsibilities will be to conduct natural resource reviews and studies; collect, evaluate, and present data, providing technical support for utility, transportation, energy, and industrial projects in the West Business Unit. Individual will work independently as well as with other Senior staff to further build Golder's environmental planning practice. Responsibilities of the role will include: Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental planning and natural resource permitting Knowledge of Washington's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)is preferred Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) required Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) preferred Experienced with interpreting rules, regulations, and policies for effective decision-making Experienced in preparing natural resource permitting including Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Nationwide Permits, Section 401 certification Experienced in researching, interpreting, compiling, and summarizing environmental data and technical studies for natural resources Experience in preparing reports and recommendations regarding land use, socioeconomics, transportation, environmental justice, and other built environment technical studies preferred Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with internal and external clients, industry professionals, co-workers, and the general public Ability to prepare and to give presentations to governmental agencies Coordinating public engagement and outreach activities (including development of public informational materials) and response to public comments. Conducts fieldwork and site inspections, as requested Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meets established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction/guidance Required: A Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental science, environmental policy or other natural resource degree from accredited program A Master's Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or Environmental Policy is preferred, but not required Ten (10) or more years professional planning experience within a public organization and/or private firm; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or work experience Private sector experience to include preparation of work scopes, budgets to execute work scopes and proposals to undertake new assignments in a competitive marketplace Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department Your benefits at Golder will include : Competitive benefits and remuneration packages Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment; Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects ; and, On the job training, mentoring, and coaching. Renowned for technical excellence, Golder, a member of WSP, is a leading global specialized engineering and consulting organization with over 60 years of successful service to its clients. By joining forces with WSP in 2021, Golder is now part of a 14,000-person strong earth and environment practice, providing engineering, remediation, regulatory & compliance, design and environmental services on projects that span all seven continents. Our professionals are driven by a passion to deliver results, offering unique specialized skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to clients across the infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing and power Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Golder is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities or other characteristics protected by law. Golder is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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