Environmental Planner III

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At Verdantas were redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources resilient land use energy transformation and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence across more than 90 offices is championed by a team of over 2000 experts scientists engineers geologists and technical specialists embedded in a people-focused culture prioritizing the well-being of our employees clients and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We dont just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being empowers your growth and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas your career goes beyond the expected and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities

We are seeking an experienced Planner III to join our Environmental Planning & Permitting team. This role is essential for supporting complex utility-sector projects coordinating cross-disciplinary technical teams and ensuring the successful delivery of environmental planning permitting and compliance.

The Planner III will serve as a key point of coordination between project managers environmental Subject Matter Experts (biology cultural resources environmental field specialists) and our utility clients. This position is well-suited for someone who excels in managing multiple active projects thrives in collaborative environments and can navigate fast-paced technical workflows.

What Youll Do:

• Lead environmental planning tasks from early site evaluation through construction support
• Coordinate with technical specialists to develop avoidance minimization and permitting strategies
• Prepare and manage environmental documentation including permits biological assessments and compliance deliverables
• Manage project scopes schedules budgets and permitting requirements while communicating risks to teams and clients
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations and permit conditions
• Lead municipal planning projects including long-range plans zoning updates feasibility studies and development reviews
• Serve as primary contact for municipal clients providing high-level planning guidance and interpretation
• Conduct and oversee landuse impact analyses constraints assessments GIS-based analyses and QA/QC of planning and environmental documents
• Facilitate public meetings charrettes and stakeholder engagement processes
• Mentor junior staff and support training proposals and client presentations
• Collaborate across engineering environmental transportation and natural resources teams to deliver integrated solutions

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Planning Natural Resources Wildlife Biology Planning or a related field
  • AICP certification is preferred
• 5 years of experience in environmental planning permitting project coordination or related environmental/utility/infrastructure work
• Deep knowledge of zoning landuse regulations municipal planning processes and development review procedures
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations including CEQA/NEPA ESA/CESA and the Clean Water Act
• Experience supporting or managing complex utility infrastructure or environmental compliance projects
• Proficient in drafting and supporting permits with major federal state and regional regulatory agencies (e.g. USACE RWQCB CDFW NOAA Fisheries BLM USFS California Coastal Commission) and permitting pathways (e.g. 404/401 permits LSAA S10 permits Coastal Development Permits)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to interdisciplinary teams and external partners
• Strong public speaking facilitation and clientrelationship-building skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong initiative with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel for fieldwork or client meetings

Salary Range:

At Verdantas we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate such as geographic location skills and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $98500 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

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