Project Environmental Planner I-III

Edwards-Pitman Braun Intertec Company employee owners are required to carry out and possess the following core competencies:

Actively demonstrates a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace through active listening to and inclusion of diverse perspectives; demonstrates respect for all and actively works to build trust-based relationships with colleagues and clients.

Demonstrates commitment to working safely; fully participates in Companys safety initiatives and policies; always looks out for the health and safety of self and others.

Is consistently responsive and follows through on commitments to self and others; provides the information others need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team and Edwards-Pitman.

Shows initiative and commitment to ongoing learning growth and development; willingness to openly seek receive and give respectful feedback; commitment to continuous improvement of self responsibilities and processes.

Champions the Employee-Owned Stock Ownership Plan through participation in ESOP activities and events.

Actively acknowledges recognizes and celebrates the contribution of others.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in analysis and collection of required data. Write reports and documentation with professional opinions to be reviewed by Principal/Senior staff. Support field testing when needed. Provide Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews on behalf of our clients including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration. Act as a representative of the firm and as an extension of the GDOTs Office of Environmental Services in a Support Services role as needed.

There are three levels of this job: Project Environmental Planner I Project Environmental Planner II and Project Environmental Planner III. This description covers all; the differentiation will be based on tenure and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planners may lead intermediate to high-level projects and interact with clients project managers and subject matter experts at Edwards-Pitman with our client agencies (ex. Georgia DOT FAA USACE National Park Service etc.) and with regulatory agencies under the direction of the Supervisor Senior Planner Principal Planner or Group Manager.

Ensure effective project management and consistency with client standards and procedures (ex. Georgia DOT PDP Guidebooks and Toolkits).

Research and analyze environmental data related to the cultural social natural and physical environments to support NEPA and planning documentation.

Perform quality reviews of peer-completed NEPA documents correspondence and public involvement materials.

Prepare or assist in the preparation of NEPA and planning documents including Purpose and Need Statements Categorical Exclusions Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.

Ensure that NEPA documentation aligns with applicable federal state and local laws regulations and policies under the guidance of Senior NEPA staff.

Coordinate and consult with sub-consultants regulatory agencies government entities primary clients and the public throughout the environmental documentation and permitting process.

Assist in the preparation of public involvement materials and documentation of public involvement activities related to transportation and infrastructure projects.

Manage projects under the supervision of Senior Staff including tracking budgets schedules and other project management tasks.

Collaborate with clients to develop effective strategies for navigating environmental documentation and permitting requirements.

A successful candidate will produce high quality work that helps the company maintain its trusted client relationships.

At the Project Planner III level supervise and provide guidance to junior staff.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Excellent writing communication and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Communication will

require email phone and in-person discussions with other subject matter experts on the team clients and

with the public.

Able to easily switch between tasks (hourly to weekly depending on department needs).

Able to work in a collaborative team-based environment within the NEPA Group and within a broader team

of subject matter experts.

Excellent time management and organizational skills to keep track of projects and tasks.

At the Project Planner III level ability to provide guidance and growth for junior staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelors degree in Planning Environmental Studies or related field. Post-secondary education a plus but not required.

Experience and/or Training Five to ten years of experience with NEPA compliance. Experience with Georgia DOT FHWA and FAA is a plus.

Licenses/Certificates Drivers license required; AICP or CEP-IT/CEP certifications a bonus but not required.

Technology/Equipment Microsoft Office Suite Adobe required; GIS Bluebeam and/or Microstation is preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Essential: Hearing and vision (both correctable) continuous sitting or standing at desk or workstation wrist turning grasping pinching and finger manipulation other physical requirements typical of working on a computer and talking on a phone (65%-100% of the time worked); frequent walking lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs turning and twisting (30%-64% of the time worked); occasional reaching lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs and push/pull up to 10 lbs (11%-29% of the time worked); rarely taste/smell stooping kneeling crawling climbing ladders lifts or scaffolding (0-9% of the time worked).

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work/Environment

Usually will be an office environment using computer telephone other office equipment as needed to perform duties; frequent interruptions throughout day likely. Sometimes there will be a jobsite environment which can be outside in all weather conditions and/or tightly enclosed areas and can have uneven walking surfaces and obstacles.

Travel Requirements

Position requires offsite travel (locally and throughout United States) typically 5-10% annually.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran or disability status.

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