Senior Planner - CEQA and Environmental Planning

4LEAF, Inc•Fair Oaks, CA

21h•$86,000 - $105,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Planner will lead and support CEQA review and environmental planning assignments for public agency clients. The role also contributes to current and long-range planning projects, supporting a range of municipal needs. 4LEAF, Inc. is a multidisciplinary firm providing services throughout the United States. For more than 20 years, it has helped clients navigate contract services and develop fiscally responsible solutions. Its services include planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting for public and private clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, environmental studies, or a related field.
Five or more years of progressively responsible planning experience, including hands-on CEQA project work.
Experience preparing or managing CEQA documents such as Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, or Environmental Impact Reports.
Strong knowledge of CEQA and California land use planning practices.
Excellent technical writing, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively with public agencies, clients, consultants, and community members.
Ability to travel to client jurisdictions in California as assignments require.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, environmental studies, or a related field.
AICP certification.
Current and long-range planning experience.

Responsibilities

Manage CEQA review from project scoping through environmental clearance, including exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, addenda, and supplemental documents.
Prepare and review environmental analyses, mitigation measures, findings, and monitoring programs.
Coordinate technical studies and multidisciplinary teams, including air quality, noise, transportation, biological, cultural, and other subject matter specialists.
Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, quality control, and communication with agency clients and consultants.
Prepare planning reports and other written materials, and present findings at public meetings and hearings.
Support current planning assignments such as development review, entitlements, and land use analysis.
Contribute to long-range planning projects such as General Plans, Specific Plans, Housing Elements, zoning updates, and related policy work.
Stay current on CEQA, California land use law, and applicable environmental regulations.