Environmental Planner

Environmental Planner GEI Consultants - 4.2 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Cost management Environmental compliance Technical report writing Full Job Description Description Your role at

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has an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level (3+ years of experience) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team of professionals in our Oakland, CA office. The position involves executing work on projects located throughout California and the West in the water, environmental, energy, climate change, habitat conservation and restoration, and other sectors. The position has tremendous short- and long-term growth opportunities for your career within GEI, including stock ownership. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will have an important role in executing projects; interfacing with existing and new clients to ensure their environmental compliance needs are met; conducting and coordinating environmental analyses for CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental regulations; and working as part of our team for collaborative problem-solving. The position is a regular, full-time role. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection, conducting site visits, performing data and literature review, interfacing with clients and teaming partners, and coordinating and preparing

CEQA/NEPA

compliance documentation. Serve as environmental planner, section writer, and project coordinator on primarily water resources but also natural resources and energy projects requiring environmental compliance work. Assist senior project managers with project management and coordination duties to support our clients and larger projects, including coordination with GEI's internal team and external clients and teaming partners. Support teams preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and competitive proposals. As part of integrated teams, work closely and collaboratively with other project GEI environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects effectively and efficiently. Minimum Qualifications At least 3 years of relevant experience with writing environmental documents and conducting environmental analysis and experience successfully preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents. BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, or other natural or physical sciences degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in at least one of the following technical areas is ideal: water resources/hydrology, water quality, geology, air quality, climate change, and/or biological resources. Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills; solid work ethic; and ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others as part of multidisciplinary teams. Excellent quality of work and technical experience a must. Successful track record of adherence to project budgets and schedules. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are GEI. Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here. Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here. GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an

Annual Performance Bonus Pay Range For This Position:

$70,000.00 - $130,000.00/year Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program Rewards and Recognition GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k) Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here) A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X Sedentary Light Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting 6-8 hours Standing 0-1 hour Walking 0-1 hour Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Carrying objects 0-1 hour Push/pull X Twisting 0-1 hour Bending 0-1 hour Reaching forward 0-1 hour Reaching overhead 0-1 hour Squat/kneel/crawl X Wrist position deviation 3-5 hours Pinching/fine motor skills 1-2 hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion 6-8 hours Taste or smell (taste=never) 0-1 hour Talk or hear 3-5 hours Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X Far Vision X Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens X Chemical X Airborne communicable diseases X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Extreme noise levels X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours :

X 8 10 12

Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.