Lead Utility Planner
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 108006 - 183610
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are ICFs Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing whats 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 excellencethese 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 () and consider applying to join our team.
The primary duties of this position is to manage the environmental compliance process (including California Environmental Quality Act CEQA and National Environmental Policy Act NEPA) and serve as a primary point of contact with local state and federal government clients as well as private sector clients such as California-based utilities renewable energy developers commercial/residential/industrial developers and engineering companies. Project management experience on larger project/program environmental impact analyses for planning and development renewable energy transportation/transit and infrastructure projects is preferred. At a minimum the position includes coordinating the effort of multidisciplinary teams tasked with conducting research preparing technical documents/deliverables maintaining a robust understanding of CEQA and NEPA and interfacing with external clients.
This role is fully remote and supports clients throughout Northern California. A primary base within Sacramento County or the Bay Area is preferred.
What You Will Do
Serve as a project manager or 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.
Maintain a thorough understanding of CEQA and NEPA including staying up to date on case law and providing support on complex projects in order to accurately advise clients.
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.
Assist with business development and contribute in a meaningful way to bookings.
Manage and author deliverables.
Mentor less experienced staff.
Strictly adhere to professional standards including but not limited to: demonstrating consistency and reliability timeliness in meeting project deadlines maintaining clear and concise communication and working responsibly on a team or independently.
What You Need to Have
Bachelors degree or higher in urban planning transportation/transit planning environmental studies or related field.
8 years of related professional work experience.
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and thrives in a team-oriented setting.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental planning and related fields.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing with external clients members of the general public and government officials.
Strong analytical skills including attention to detail.
Strong project management skills including ability to take and give direction stay organized and manage time effectively.
Commitment to overseeing preparation of high-quality work within established budgets and schedules.
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy working with internal staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Project).
Preferred Skills/Experience
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 utilities and private sector clients and engineering firms.
Experience obtaining environmental permits reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources cultural resources air quality noise traffic visual resources and hydrology.
Several years of project management experience working within a private consulting firm.
Business development experience and willingness to engage in business development.
Serving in a leadership role either as a supervisor or task manager leading and mentoring moderate to large-size teams of staff and subconsultants.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were 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 worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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:
$108006.00 - $183610.00California Remote Office (CA99)
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About Company
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