Entry Level NEPA Planner
About The Position
VHB is seeking an Environmental Planner to join their Atlanta, Georgia office. The environmental planning team aims to foster a culture where team members are enthusiastic about their work, receive professional and personal support, are encouraged to be innovative, and have opportunities to contribute to and learn about diverse markets. VHB, recognized as one of the "Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For," is dedicated to providing a challenging, dynamic, and rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional growth and engagement in interesting projects. VHB provides environmental services to various clients including state and federal departments of transportation, transit and rail agencies, airport owners/operators, municipalities, energy clients, institutions, building developers, and others. They offer strong project management, technical analyses, and planning solutions to meet environmental regulatory requirements, achieve sustainability goals, and understand the impact of the built environment. The selected individual will assist in preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for State and Federal agencies, with a focus on the Georgia Department of Transportation. VHB's Atlanta environmental team consists of 40 staff with expertise in environmental planning, ecological studies, cultural resource studies, air/noise studies, and more. They are looking for detail-oriented, organized applicants passionate about improving communities and the environment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental discipline (environmental science, environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, cultural resources, NEPA, and related disciplines)
- 0-1 year of planning experience
- Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, environmental justice and Title VI, Section 4(f), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106
- Writing samples required
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
- Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem-solving with teammates
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter
- Ability to travel, if required
Responsibilities
- Support multi-disciplinary environmental projects in transportation, and manage multiple ongoing environmental planning tasks and projects
- Track project deliverable progress in multiple systems and coordinate completion across teams
- Prepare and review National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation with support
- Build relationships with clients, project managers, and colleagues
- Conduct environmental planning analyses, including using GIS to prepare mapping
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members
- Support stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and public hearings, as needed
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits
- flexible, hybrid work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
