Managing Environmental Planner - CEQA

Anchor QEA • Irvine, CA

40d

About The Position

Lead project teams in the development and implementation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and regulatory permitting strategies for a variety of projects related to port and waterfront redevelopment, water and energy infrastructure projects, ecological restoration, coastal resilience, and land use planning. You will oversee the development of environmental assessments and technical studies, and interact with clients, agencies, and other consultant teams to help develop important projects focusing on California’s coastal and aquatic environments. The managing planner will join Anchor QEA’s growing planning and permitting team in California to lead environmental impact reviews and permitting processes for a variety of projects. This work includes the following responsibilities:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to CEQA/NEPA and state and federal regulations focused on but not limited to:
• Endangered Species Act
• Section 404/Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
• Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Coastal Zone Management Act
• California Coastal Act
• Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
• Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code
• Experience with public outreach to support environmental documents
• Experienced managing projects and leading teams of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to effectively balance and delegate workload
• Experienced in leading proposals for competitive project pursuits

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of technical analyses and reports for CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory permit application materials, by providing vision and guidance for staff on the review and interpretation of land use and development codes and regulatory agency requirements
• Act as the primary interface with clients, agencies, and other consultant team members regarding project strategies, technical approach and implementation schedules
• Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
• Contribute meaningfully to Anchor QEA’s project pipeline by leading or supporting competitive project pursuits, helping develop growth strategies, and serving as a subject matter expert on proposals, where applicable

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees