Environmental Planner/Permitting Specialist

Anchor QEA • Irvine, CA

1d • $81,000 - $91,000

About The Position

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support the acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals for waterfront construction and redevelopment, dredging, and restoration projects primarily located in California. You will assist project managers with completing permit applications, including developing and reviewing environmental studies, status reports, and other associated deliverables; coordinate with team members to obtain necessary inputs, such as engineering design drawings, GIS analysis or mapping, and technical editing review; and complete quality control review of work products in collaboration with project managers. This position may also require some fieldwork, primarily in the local area. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy, natural resources, etc.)
• Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in consulting
• Knowledge of environmental regulations with experience conducting ecological research or land use analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of California permitting processes, including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (e.g., Individual Permits, Nationwide Permit Program Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits), and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code (e.g., Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements)
• Experience conducting aquatic resource delineation surveys, applying delineation results to project impact assessments, and preparing permit applications
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independently
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
• Strong professional written and verbal communications skills

Nice To Haves

• California Rapid Assessment Method certification is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Completing permit applications related to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the California Coastal Act, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Completing supporting documentation and analyses, requiring review of relevant regulatory codes, preparation of compensatory mitigation plans, and documentation of alternatives analysis processes
• Contributing to the development of technical discipline reports and studies, which may include those to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance
• Coordinating input from others as needed to deliver complete work products
• Participating in client meetings and responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on work products
• Conducting fieldwork or site visits as needed (predominantly local travel)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees