Senior Environmental Planner
About The Position
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Planner who has experience in environmental impact assessment, permitting, siting analysis, resiliency planning and related services to join our growing Ecology and Planning Practice in Massachusetts . The qualified individual must have experience in one or more of the following project types: renewable energy, flood protection/dam safety, ecological restoration, climate resiliency and/or site development. What You Will Be Getting: Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources. Direct access to leadership – at GZA you are not just a number! Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on a variety of projects differing in scope and size. Opportunity to purchase Company stock as we are an Employee-Owned firm. Company support for continuing education and training. Generous, company-subsidized benefits package and paid time off. Flexible hybrid work environment, from our Springfield (MA), Norwood (MA), or office locations. What You Will Be Doing: Leading projects and managing project staff; preparing proposals. Leading integrated engineering and natural resource teams to develop project designs and permitting and communication strategies for projects that balance public safety, community development, and multiple regulatory priorities. Developing and maintaining multi-faceted client relationships with private and public sector clients. Supervising, mentoring, and developing team members to expand their technical, client, and project management expertise. Must have experience with: MADEP NOI, 401, Chapter 91; USACE 404 / 10 and associated supporting reviews; and MEPA filings. Responsible for preparing and managing budgets along with client invoices. Preparing and/or reviewing GIS produced maps and other project data visualizations. Occasional travel within southern New England is expected. GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related discipline
- 7-10+ years of experience in the environmental consulting field with an emphasis in permit preparation and representation
- Experience with: MADEP NOI, 401, Chapter 91; USACE 404 / 10 and associated supporting reviews; and MEPA filings
- Experience with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act and related wetland, water quality and land use laws
- Strong ability to interpret and use site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other mapping resources
- Familiarity with GIS
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to prepare project permitting strategic plans, clear and concise letters, memoranda, technical reports, and proposals
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Certification or working towards AICP, CFM or CEP certifications
Responsibilities
- Leading projects and managing project staff
- Preparing proposals
- Leading integrated engineering and natural resource teams to develop project designs and permitting and communication strategies for projects that balance public safety, community development, and multiple regulatory priorities
- Developing and maintaining multi-faceted client relationships with private and public sector clients
- Supervising, mentoring, and developing team members to expand their technical, client, and project management expertise
- Preparing and managing budgets along with client invoices
- Preparing and/or reviewing GIS produced maps and other project data visualizations
- Occasional travel within southern New England is expected
- Assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities
Benefits
- Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources
- Direct access to leadership – at GZA you are not just a number!
- Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on a variety of projects differing in scope and size
- Opportunity to purchase Company stock as we are an Employee-Owned firm
- Company support for continuing education and training
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package and paid time off
- Flexible hybrid work environment, from our Springfield (MA), Norwood (MA), or office locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
