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Senior Environmental Planner/Environmental Specialist II
Michael Baker International / Long Beach, CA
Posted on: August 6, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients’ complex challenges.
PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is seeking a seasoned CEQA practitioner to manage and/or assist with environmental planning projects of varying complexity in the Los Angeles area. The ideal candidate would be based in our Long Beach office, with the opportunity to work remotely. We are ideally seeking candidates with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience on CEQA projects, although particularly strong candidates with 4-8 years of experience will also be considered, offering an opportunity for mid-level professionals who are looking to take the next step in their career. Strong client/industry relationships in southern California with public and/or private entities is preferred, but not required.
•The best part of being a Senior Environmental Planner in Michael Baker’s Long Beach office is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day as you manage and/or assist with complex environmental planning efforts.
•As a Senior Environmental Planner, this position will involve the management and preparation of EIRs and other CEQA/NEPA documents for clients specifically in the Los Angeles area.
•Team coordination, some business development pursuits and working both with our local professionals and the other offices of Michael Baker International are all in a day’s work.
•You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to environmental planning challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field, a Master’s degree is desirable.
•Minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably including management experience, in CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation. Particularly strong candidates with 4-8 years of experience will also be considered, offering an opportunity for mid-level professionals who are looking to take the next step in their career.
•To be successful, you’ll need to be bright, organized, and determined; you’ll also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people.
•Of course, you’ll have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
•A desire to produce first-class work products is essential; you’ll need a demonstrated personal commitment to accuracy and quality.
•You’ll need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the standards relevant to your projects.
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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