Environmental Planner

Growth Opportunity for Mid-Level Environmental Planner Southern California Location Preferred or remote location considered We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team. ICF is seeking a mid-level Environmental Planner/ Assistant Project Manager with a desire to grow into a Project Manager position supporting our Energy clients. This role will be a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely or in the office as we continue to transition back to an office environment. The successful candidate will be a well-versed professional with the ability to work independently on projects, lead tasks and interface with clients in a client-facing setting. The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual with strong communication skills, ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, and the desire to advance toward a senior-level environmental planner/senior Project Manager position. Projects requiring immediate support are located in Los Angeles, Orange County and south San Joaquin Valley portions of California. Site visits to project locations is required. Job Description The primary duty of this role is to lead the development and implementation of environmental and regulatory compliance documents for utility-related projects with a focus on energy projects. This person will work directly with clients, engineers, construction team members, to support environmental assessments, regulatory permitting, and construction compliance, and construction implementation activities. A strong working knowledge of environmental compliance processes (including the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]) and experience working directly with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private sector clients such as California-based utilities, renewable energy developers, and commercial/residential/industrial developers, and engineering companies is preferred. At a minimum, the position requires experience preparing environmental or local development related permit applications, drafting technical reports and deliverables, managing and tracking multiple projects concurrently, and working effectively with external clients. Key Responsibilities Serve as a task manager as appropriate for environmental compliance of development projects, infrastructure projects, and land use plans, overseeing the preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products. Conduct research; write proficiently; and manage multiple project schedules with competing deadlines and budget constraints. Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships. Lead and author deliverables. Be a collaborative member of an integrated project team of engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders. Clearly communicate timelines and gather data from individuals across multiple lines of business and departments and follow up, as necessary. Participate in regular team meetings with the potential for occasional travel to client offices and remote project sites. A desire to move towards a position that allows you to lead internal teams of staff and subconsultants to exceed client expectations in an environment that fosters growth, collaboration and clear communication in a fast-paced setting with competing demands. In a team setting, contribute to business development efforts, including proposal efforts within subject matter expertise. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, biology, transportation/transit planning, communications, or related field. 5+ years of environmental planning and/or professional-related experience in a consulting or team-based environment. Professional Skills Experience preparing and managing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents for federal, state, and local government agencies; and/or experience preparing and managing high-quality CEQA documents for private sector clients and engineering firms. Experience obtaining environmental permits, and reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, and hydrology. Several years of project management experience working within a private consulting firm. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Possess analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills Proven success in working well independently and operating collaboratively on a team to resolve challenges in a neutral fashion Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $67,063.00 - $137,949.00 California Remote Office (CA99)