Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner, the Environmental Planner (EP) is expected to assist in the coordination of and perform environmental planning, analysis, and evaluation of a wide variety of projects and initiatives. As an EP, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the essential functions listed below in support of the Technical Assistance Division within the Resilience Branch of the Hazard Mitigation Section.
The Technical Assistance Division within the Resilience Branch supports the CalOES mission and strategic plan through the innovation, planning, development, and implementation of mitigation focused projects and initiatives. The Division is responsible for technical assistance to local jurisdictions in devising plans and projects that will advance climate adaptation and equity outcomes to enhance resilience throughout the state of California. The Technical Assistance Division is expected to work in partnership with the Hazard Mitigation Planning Division to ensure that all proposed projects and pending grant awards are in alignment with the established local and state hazard mitigation plans and are compliant with federal and state environmental and programmatic regulations and laws.