Environmental Planner

Logan Simpson • Tempe, AZ

99d • $52,000 - $70,720

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for a regular full-time Environmental Planner to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our downtown Tempe, Arizona office. Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson is made up of a team of 150+ talented professionals across six offices in the western United States. We are experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our mission remains simple: working together to guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities. We take pride in adding new staff members to our team who share our values of integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Planning, Anthropology, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, or closely related field.
• 2+ years of related Environmental Planning experience in a consulting or agency setting.
• 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 3 days per week on average, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting new and existing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects on public lands and communities throughout Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, and other western states.
• Assist with Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) projects.
• Assisting with multi-disciplinary projects such as transportation, electric utility, and renewable energy projects for federal, state, and local land managers.
• Researching and writing sections of NEPA documents, management plans, existing condition/environmental considerations reports, supporting public involvement activities, and preparing meeting summaries.
• Occasional out-of-state travel to visit project sites and attend public outreach events.
• Provide administrative support for environmental projects.
• Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Compensation – This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $52,000 to $70,720 annually, depending on experience and education.
• Benefits – A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
• Time Off – Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.
• Professional Development – Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.
• Perks – Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.
• Flexible Work Schedules – Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 ½ day schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees