Part-Time Environmental Planner

Logan Simpson•Tempe, AZ

13d•$25 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Logan Simpson is seeking a part-time Environmental Planner to join their multidisciplinary consulting firm. This role involves working a 16-hour schedule, primarily based out of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Western Region Office in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The firm, founded in 1990, comprises over 150 professionals across six offices in the western United States, specializing in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture. Their mission is to guide responsible change by protecting natural resources and advancing community well-being. They value integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Planning, Anthropology, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, or closely related field.
Strong writing skills associated with natural resources and/or NEPA.
Knowledge of environmental planning focused on federal regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to synthesize and present complex ideas through text and graphics.
Ability to multitask and be able to adjust to daily changes in priorities to meet deadlines.
Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to work in the office 2 days per week on average, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Environmental Planning experience in a consulting or agency setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Support new and existing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Western Region.
Provide technical review to determine the adequacy of documents generated under NEPA, i.e., Categorical Exclusion checklists, Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
Prepare and/or edit NEPA documents and supplemental technical reports for actions before the BIA.
Facilitate, manage, and assist with processing NEPA documents through the NEPA Tracker 2 database, and extracting information from that database, as needed.
Coordinate with Federal, Tribal, state, and local offices and other stakeholders; maintain associated mailing lists.
Coordinate monthly with the BIA advising the BIA of contractor accomplishments, project issues, and plans for the next monthly reporting period.
Provide technical reviews of biological assessments or reports.
Provide technical reviews of biological opinions.
Provide technical reviews of reports and documents related to regulatory acts such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Clean Air Act (CAA) (including climate change).
Assist with consultation and coordination with other federal and state oversight agencies.
Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with experience.