Principal Environmental Planner
Company: SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
About the opportunity:SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking
a Principal Environmental Planner to lead the growth and expansion
of our CEQA and NEPA team in Southern California. While affiliated
with our Pasadena office, this position can be filled remotely from
elsewhere in Southern California. The Principal Environmental
Planner will also collaborate with environmental planners
throughout California and the nation.
As a Principal Environmental Planner, you will grow and lead this
service area in the nation's largest market for environmental
services. This "cornerstone" position is ideal for an experienced
and ambitious person who is looking to advance their career as both
an environmental practitioner and as a manager/mentor to a
collaborative team that is committed to excellence.
SWCA is a well-established leader in environmental consulting in
California, having provided high-quality cultural and natural
resources services in the region for 38 years. We are a 100%
employee-owned firm, and in addition to our competitive benefits
package, we offer health and wellness programs, career development
progression and training, the opportunity to give back to our
communities, and a flexible work environment. We are excited to
meet you!
This is a regular, full-time, salaried position that is a career
growth opportunity to join SWCA's expanding California Planning
Practice.
What you will bring:
- A strong interest in building a Southern California planning
practice with a significant focus on CEQA services;
- A history of successfully managing CEQA, NEPA, and/or planning
projects of various scales and levels of complexity;
- Strong existing client contacts in one or more of SWCA's key
client sectors (e.g., planning and community development
departments, public works departments, water and wastewater
departments/utilities, private developers, attorneys, or energy
developers and utilities);
- A proven track record of developing client relationships,
leading to the creation of new business opportunities;
- A desire to work in a team environment, being inspired through
always learning and advancing; and
- The ability to create a climate where people are motivated to
bring their best work to help our employee-owned company grow and
prosper.What you will accomplish:
- Technical Leadership. The Principal Environmental Planner will
provide technical leadership throughout the region by serving as a
Senior Project Manager and/or Director on key projects, giving
strategic input to other active projects in the region, and serving
as a technical advisor to share advanced ideas for the region's
projects and pursuits. The Principal Environmental Planner will
encourage innovation in the program and mentor staff. You will work
with your team to generate process improvements and novel technical
approaches.
- Client and Business Development Leadership. The Principal
Environmental Planner will lead CEQA, NEPA, and planning marketing
and business development efforts. These activities will include
fostering new and existing client relationships, determining which
opportunities to pursue, leading proposal and interview efforts,
and targeting promising markets, geographies, and sectors. The
Principal Environmental Planner will be supported by several senior
practitioners experienced in client and business development.
- People Leadership. The Principal Environmental Planner will
hire, manage, and mentor junior staff. Problem-solving skills are a
must, including the ability to discern which issues need to be
elevated and which can be resolved without assistance. The
Principal Environmental Planner will be nimble and adaptable and
will manage the workload of the team through shifting deadlines and
client expectations. As the leader of the Southern California
planning team, the Principal Environmental Planner will have the
authority to assign and hire team members as needed to grow the
environmental planning service line. This position will prioritize
collaboration, the advancement and growth of the group, and the
professional development of team members.Experience and
qualifications for success:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or a related
field.
- 10-20 years of experience, preferably in Southern California,
in project management and applicable and progressive experience
preparing CEQA documents.
- Strong knowledge of CEQA and experience managing the CEQA
processes and documents; ability to critically review supporting
technical reports.
- Experience leading client and business development efforts and
proposals to secure new opportunities with new clientele.SWCA
Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm,
providing a full spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision
(the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry
leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative
solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a
dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we
collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle,
and we #GiveBack.We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our
success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is
one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among
Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a
supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages
and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan
(retirement).
If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of
exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound
science and creative solutions, then SWCA will be a great fit for
you! If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility
of our website or need assistance completing the application
process, please email accomodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378.
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and
cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to
apply.
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