Climate Adaptation/Resilience Planner

Rincon Consultants, Inc•Ventura, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences. Through our Sustainability Climate Resilience (SCR+) practice, we collaborate with clients to develop innovative, ambitious, and science-driven climate action and adaptation plans. We also support the implementation of these strategies, helping transform goals into real, lasting change in communities. We built our SCR+ practice on a clear principle: our work should lead to measurable, positive outcomes for the communities we serve. Our team brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to practical, equity‑focused solutions, whether we’re guiding policy development, supporting implementation, or helping organizations navigate the complexities of a changing climate. We are expanding our team with people who are motivated by impact, grounded in science, and ready to collaborate in building more sustainable and resilient communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline
4 years+ of related experience plus Master’s degree, or 2 years of related experience plus a PhD
Experience managing budgets for multifaceted work programs
Data management and analysis experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or equivalent
Strong interest in climate science and problem solving
Excellent communication, planning, budgeting, and organizational skills
Strong writing skills
Enjoy fast-paced and varied work
Positive attitude and eager to streamline and improve process and workflows
Highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills, and innovative
Good working knowledge of the climate adaptation and climate legislation in California.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in energy, climate, or related field preferred
Demonstrated experience completing complex calculations or modeling desired

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and design of Climate Action and Adaptation Plans, resiliency strategies, and other documents
Develop and implement strategies to help communities adapt to climate change impacts, such as wildfires, extreme heat, sea-level rise, and drought.
Manipulate and utilize Climate Hazards Center (CHC) Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CHC-CMIP6) to analyze local risks, particularly regarding wildfire, precipitation, and increasing temperatures, to identify vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
Evaluate sea level rise related hazards based on CoSMoS tools.
Perform research for complex projects including modeling short- and long-term resilience benefits, implementation costs, GHG reduction and other co-benefits, and other impacts
Integrate climate adaptation and environmental justice policies into local government planning documents
Prepare drafts of technical memoranda, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials
Utilize various quantitative and qualitative modeling methods and protocols
Work independently and as part of a team to develop solutions for quantitative and qualitative problems
Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters of sustainability and climate action and adaptation
Promote a culture of ownership, teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Rincon in a professional manner
Work closely with Rincon Principal(s) and Managers to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values
Engage with diverse communities and stakeholders and communicate complicated scientific and climate related topics.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)