Environmental Planner

LSA•Irvine, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

LSA is seeking an Environmental Planner to join the team in any of its 9 California offices. Under the direction of a Principal or Senior Project Manager, the Environmental Planner will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to prepare technical reports and environmental documentation, primarily in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (e.g., Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports), for both public and private projects. The Environmental Planner will also conduct research for the preparation of environmental documents; compile and analyze a project’s consistency with applicable planning policies; compile and analyze data (e.g., demographic, public utilities, and public services data); draft topical sections of CEQA and NEPA documents based on information provided in technical reports; compile and organize administrative records, project files, and quality assurance/quality control documentation; assist in document production and transmittal, including coordinating deliverables; and provide support for proposal preparation. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess solid decision-making, writing, and research skills; will value a culture of teamwork; and will promote quality service to LSA’s clients. Flexible workplace schedules may be arranged and allow for potential hybrid in-office/remote opportunities, subject to supervisor discretion, but the candidate must have the ability to work from one of our offices on a regular schedule. From time to time, travel to project sites and client meetings is also required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-7 years of increasingly responsible experience with the preparation of documents that comply with CEQA and/or NEPA.
Knowledge of other federal, State, and local environmental statutes and regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work as a member of a fast-paced team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a private environmental consulting firm preferred.
Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical reports and environmental documentation, primarily in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
Conduct research for the preparation of environmental documents.
Compile and analyze a project’s consistency with applicable planning policies.
Compile and analyze data (e.g., demographic, public utilities, and public services data).
Draft topical sections of CEQA and NEPA documents based on information provided in technical reports.
Compile and organize administrative records, project files, and quality assurance/quality control documentation.
Assist in document production and transmittal, including coordinating deliverables.
Provide support for proposal preparation.