Environmental Planner

AECOM • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Planner II to join our Arizona Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of AECOM’s Phoenix or Tucson, AZ offices. The responsibilities of this role include: Assists clients and AECOM project manager(s) in developing and reviewing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Categorical Exclusions, Initial Studies, Environmental Assessments, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Findings of No Significant Impacts, Environment Impact Reports, and Environment Impact Statement. Supports the preparation of environmental documents such as technical reports permit application packages, and mitigation and monitoring plans. Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations. Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic issues through the collection of a variety of statistical data, maps and other graphics. Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans. Assists clients and project manager(s) with the development of meeting and project materials as necessary (e.g., presentation boards, handouts, agendas and schedules) Support public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials. Play a role in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Portable Document Format application programs. Assists clients and project manager(s) in maintaining project records (e.g., electronic filing, basic database management). Attends occasional evening and/or weekend meetings based on project needs. May serve as adjunct planning staff for public agency clients. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields (Environmental Planning and Policies, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering).
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/ or education related to environmental planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning.
• A valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of this role, U.S Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience with local Arizona planning and resource agencies.
• Prior environmental consulting experience.
• Familiarity with NEPA, federal regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Experience and understanding of NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
• Familiarity with issues related to environmental planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Portable Document Format application programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain tracking spreadsheets and documents.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, identifying what needs to be accomplished and regularly completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Google Earth and/or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients and AECOM project manager(s) in developing and reviewing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Categorical Exclusions, Initial Studies, Environmental Assessments, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Findings of No Significant Impacts, Environment Impact Reports, and Environment Impact Statement.
• Supports the preparation of environmental documents such as technical reports permit application packages, and mitigation and monitoring plans.
• Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic issues through the collection of a variety of statistical data, maps and other graphics.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Assists clients and project manager(s) with the development of meeting and project materials as necessary (e.g., presentation boards, handouts, agendas and schedules)
• Support public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials.
• Play a role in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Portable Document Format application programs.
• Assists clients and project manager(s) in maintaining project records (e.g., electronic filing, basic database management).
• Attends occasional evening and/or weekend meetings based on project needs.
• May serve as adjunct planning staff for public agency clients.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees