Environmental Planning Specialist @ ERG

Salary Range: 65000 to 90000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a mid-level Environmental Planning Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of planners and compliance specialists within our Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment service area. This team provides a wide range of planning services to Federal and State clients that require expertise in impact assessments, program implementation, studies and consultations, and public outreach and involvement. This position is full-time and remote but requires occasional visits to client sites. Candidates must reside or plan to reside within the State of Washington to perform the site visits.

Job Description:

Lead or support the preparation of Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) environmental reviews, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and categorical exemptions
Lead project teams in technical understanding of state and local environmental planning requirements in the State of Washington
Ensure planning projects adequately and successfully address critical issues in the State of Washington, including but not limited to climate change, tribal treaty rights, regional fishing importance, marine vessel industry, and environmental justice concerns
Support or work within multidisciplinary teams supporting the preparation of NEPA Environmental Assessments (EAs) and EISs
Apply a working knowledge of compliance with environmental statutes, regulations, and executive orders, including but not limited to the National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act
Foster positive working relationships within ERG and with clients
Lead various research tasks, technical writing, and other planning-related tasks
Assist with various aspects of projects such as tracking budgets and schedules, monitoring scopes, facilitating meetings, coordinating deliverables, and communicating with clients
Manage and/or support screening-level reviews to determine the level of SEPA or NEPA review (Categorical Exclusion [CATEX], EA, or EIS) required for planned state or federal actions
Support consultations with local, state, and federal resource management agencies
Perform desktop-based research and report development and conduct occasional site visits
Assist with developing and implementing NEPA compliance programs for federal agencies
Participate in and/or facilitate in-person client and community meetings as needed
Support other strategic planning work (e.g., climate resilience and adaptation, equity, communications)

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical science, environmental policy, environmental planning, or a related field
3 to 8 years of relevant experience, specifically including expertise in managing and/or preparing NEPA EAs and EISs
Must be located in the State of Washington
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to clearly organize and synthesize project findings and recommendations for a diverse group of stakeholders
Strong time management skills
Ability to manage and prioritize numerous concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking. Ability to develop high-quality, client-ready deliverables
Ideal candidates will have some project management experience, including developing project schedules and budgets and meeting client goals
Ideal candidates will have experience with Federal, state, and local permitting for projects in the State of Washington
Ideal candidates will have background and technical understanding in cultural and historic resources, tribal resources, transmission and renewable energy, water quality, or marine and ocean resources
Educational transcripts may be requested

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

You are not required to display your age, date of birth, or the dates of attendance or graduation from school on your transcript or any other document on your application.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (781) 674-7293.

As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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