Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Mining Team

ICF•Reston, VA

19h•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to support our mining team in the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska). The ideal candidate will have experience managing federal and state permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for mining and other energy projects, and associated regulations and mining laws. We lead the environmental compliance efforts for our client’s complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including mining, energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage permitting and environmental review processes (environmental impact statements [EISs] and environmental assessments [EAs]) that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; collection of baseline data, preparation of special studies, analysis of environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and other impacts; and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private mining companies. Our staff work on the most current and important projects including critical mineral projects, energy development, and management of land use, water, recreation, and other resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or related disciplines.
6+ years of experience with national/state/local-level environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.
Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
Set challenging and measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s).
Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines.
Work collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.
Organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science preferred.
4+ years of experience managing/preparing NEPA documents or environmental permitting.
Recent working experience with the Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service regulations and policies.
Experience obtaining environmental permits, reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, and hydrology.
Experience managing pre-NEPA work (e.g., surveys, data collection).
Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

Management and review of federal, state, and local permitting and NEPA compliance for mining and energy projects.
Serve as a primary point of contact with local, state, and federal government clients, as well as private sector clients such as mining companies, commercial/industrial developers, and engineering companies.
Lead multidisciplinary teams tasked with preparing NEPA documents, conducting research, preparing technical documents/deliverables, and interfacing with external clients.
Serve as a permitting and NEPA compliance project manager on large complex mining projects.
The role may also include project management of other energy and infrastructure projects, when needed.
Plan and complete project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services.
Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare proposals, and develop and expand client relationships.
Lead project teams to meet client schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
Lead, manage, inspire, and mentor staff.