Planning And Restoration Specialist

Title:  Senior Environmental Planner

Location:  San Francisco, CA

Job Type:  Part-time flex

What’s the Opportunity?

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in environmental planning. Skills include:

• Preparing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for public or private institutions, with an emphasis on waterfront and/or coastal infrastructure, transportation, energy, and linear transmission.
• Developing environmental compliance strategies and preparing documentation related to compliance with:
  • NEPA and CEQA
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401
  • Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act
  • Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
  • Coastal Zone Management Act
  • Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act
  • Streambed Alteration Agreements
  • State Lands Leases
  • Forest Practices
  • Local Jurisdiction Approvals
• Managing or assisting with managing tasks or project teams
• Interfacing with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive environmental compliance strategies; develop CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA compliance documentation, including for complex or controversial projects; oversee acquisition of environmental permits and approvals; manage or assist in managing tasks or projects, including overseeing teams; foster client relationships; conduct agency negotiations; and facilitate public meetings.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA compliance and familiarity with related federal consultation processes (e.g., ESA, Section 106)
• Experienced in managing tasks and teams of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.  

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work.  Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary Range: $95.00/hr