What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Environmental Planner position at TYPSA INC?
We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Senior Environmental Planner’s for our Phoenix, Arizona office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.
Job Description:
As a Senior Environmental Planner, you will serve as the lead NEPA expert as well as a technical resource or permitting expert based on education and experience for projects within the transportation, rail, renewables, water, ports, and utility sectors in Arizona, California, or other states as needed.
Duties:
- Preparation and project management of NEPA documents, technical documents, environmental permits, and/or environmental commitments compliance oversight during construction, implementation, operations, and restoration activities.
- Preparation and maintenance of project budgets, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Review, coordination and negotiation of Teaming Agreements and/or Contracts.
- Management of internal disciplines and subconsultants when necessary.
- Conducting site visits or field investigations and preparing technical resource-specific reports or permits based on education, expertise, and experience.
- Reviewing project engineering drawings and providing environmental input when needed.
- Providing technical oversight and conducting quality control reviews of documents
- Work well independently or in team environments, coordinating with internal technical disciplines as well as subconsultants and resource agency personnel.
- Mentoring junior staff.
- Additional duties may include project construction, environmental compliance oversight, compliance auditing, or other related duties, as necessary.
Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, planning, or related fields, advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience preparing NEPA documents for transportation, railway, renewables, water, and utility sectors in Arizona and/or California. Twelve to fifteen (12-15) years of experience is preferred.
- Understanding of Water Resources Planning, including but not limited to: international water studies/research; development and oversight of planning tasks for water resource projects involving water supply; independently develop and apply long-range and mid-range demand forecast using tools and models, including assessments of risk and uncertainty.
- Understanding of environmental regulations including NEPA, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act
- Project Management experience is a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff, and clients.
- Office, field, and work-from-home environment
- Travel required when necessary, including the potential for overnight stays and international
- Experience with common software for industry. Experience with GIS is a plus.
- Experience working with multiple agencies for individual projects, including international, various states, environmental organizations, etc.
- Experience with administrative records
- Plus: Bilingual in Spanish – speaking and writing
- Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier
Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):
- Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
- Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
- Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
- Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
- Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
- Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.
Working Conditions and Environment:
This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses the advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.
TYPSA, Inc. Culture:
- Thinking toward future company and personal growth
- Yielding equity, inclusion, and diversity
- Passionate supporter of clients and teammates
- Shared comradery
- Action oriented and flexible
TYPSA, Inc. Benefits:
TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.
TYPSA, Inc. Overview:
TYPSA in the United States is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm assisting public and private clients in planning, developing, designing, constructing, and maintaining critical infrastructure projects across the United States. With offices in Arizona and California, TYPSA provides local expertise with the backing of a global network.
Originally established in 1992 as AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc., the company began as a two-person DBE firm and grew into a trusted corporation serving clients nationwide. In 2006, AZTEC joined TYPSA Group, an international leader in engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting headquartered in Spain with more than 60 offices worldwide.
Today, as TYPSA in the United States, we proudly carry forward the AZTEC legacy while connecting our clients to the resources, innovation, and international experience of the TYPSA Group. This integration allows us to deliver tailored local solutions with the depth and reach of a global firm.
TYPSA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non-job-related characteristic under applicable law.