Senior Environmental Planner

Join our Branch in protecting California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances. The Site Mitigation and Restoration Program CEQA Branch is committed to protecting Californians by analyzing and addressing environmental impacts associated with remediating sites throughout California. Project Sites range from residential, commercial, industrial and school developments. Join our Team today!

 

As a Senior Environmental Planner you will have the opportunity to:

• Be a part of the SMRP multidisciplinary technical team in the planning, coordination, and completion of environmental analyses and investigations for large, technically complex cleanup projects within California
• Research and resolve difficult and complex environmental issues in remediating sites
• Work with Project Managers in the regional offices on a wide range of projects
• Review and evaluate local, regional, state, and federal plans to assess potential environmental impacts of projects that may require secondary approval action by DTSC
• Determine effective mitigation measures based upon local, regional, state, and federal requirements
• Participate as a panel member during environmental consultant interviews, selection, and hiring processes

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Knowledge of and experience with interpreting and implementing the California Environmental Quality Act
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively to solve problems with team members, consultants, other government agencies, and individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and in a team environment
• Ability to be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work products
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term and long-term deadlines
• Familiarity with state and local government functions
• Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act
• Familiarity with NAHC, CNDDB, CalEEMod
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and project management tools utilized in hybrid work environments

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position.