Environmental Planner
Seneca Federal Solutions has an immediate opening for an Environmental Planner to work on-site in the Phoenix, AZ area. Responsibilities include :
- Supporting new and existing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects on public lands and communities throughout Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, and other western states.
- Regularly travel to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) office to assist with onsite support.
- Assisting with multi-disciplinary projects such as transportation, electric utility, and renewable energy projects for federal, state, and local land managers.
- Researching and writing sections of NEPA documents, management plans, existing condition / environmental considerations reports, supporting public involvement activities, and preparing meeting summaries.
- Occasional out-of-state travel to visit project sites and attend public outreach events.
- Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with experience.
Required qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Planning, Anthropology, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, or closely related field.3+ years of related Environmental Planning experience in a consulting or agency setting.Wetlands Delineation CertificationExperience with Biological Assessments including Threatened & Endangered Species AssessmentsStrong writing skills associated with natural resources and / or NEPA.Knowledge of environmental planning focused on federal regulations.Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills.Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.Equal Opportunity Statement : Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and / or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.