Environmental Planner

Description

Seeking a highly motivated CEQA/NEPA Planner to prepare State/Federal environmental documents and ensure compliance throughout Southern California. Assignments include writing portions of IS/MNDs, EIRs, EAs, EISs, and other environmental commitments. This role offers strong career growth potential. Key Responsibilities: • Apply knowledge and experience with CEQA and NEPA. • Write portions of CEQA documents (IS/MND, EIR, EA, EIS). • Research compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Coordinate with public agencies to address CEQA/NEPA-related comments. • Conduct land use planning and demographic analysis. • Develop technical reports, special studies, mapping, and interpret model data. • Support Project Managers on multiple projects with tight schedules. • Document meetings, develop scopes, and monitor budgets and schedules. • Work independently with minimal supervision. • Maintain a proactive approach to quality and client satisfaction. • Participate in office and client meetings. • Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and writing skills. • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

ceqa, compliance, agency management, nepa, environmental consulting, public agencies, technical report writing, environmental assessment, environmental planning, natural resource, environmental impact report, environmental impact statement, environmental regulations, documentation/technical writing, is/mnd, EIR, EIS, cultural resource management, historic preservation, AB52, SB18, gps, gis, trimble gps, arcgis, lidar, habs/haer, regulatory affairs, CRMP, HIA, project management, technical writing, field survey, permitting, private construction, regulatory permitting, flood control, stormwater management design, land development, capital improvement, transportation, maintenance project, land use planning, mapping software, natural science, biology, botany, wildlife management, initial study, mitigated negative declaration, regulatory review, tribal consultation, cultural consultation, municipality, environmental engineering, urban planning

Top Skills Details

ceqa,compliance,agency management,nepa,environmental consulting,public agencies,technical report writing,environmental assessment,environmental planning,natural resource,environmental impact report,environmental impact statement,environmental regulations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science, biology, botany, wildlife management, or equivalent. • At least 3 years of biology experience in environmental consulting or public planning in Southern California. • Prior experience in environmental consulting or public agency. • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ontario, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $46.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ontario,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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Salary : $39 - $46