Senior NEPA Planner: Reno , NV

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Agency

The Great Basin Institute

Location

Reno , NV

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$70k – $72k, DOE

Start Date

09/26/2022

Last Date to Apply

09/26/2022

Website

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/careers.aspx?rf=TAM&req=2021-GBI-019

Description

The Senior NEPA Specialist will support the existing work load and growth of the NEPA and permitting program. Planning project with US Forest Service are the primary scope of this management opportunity, which will include at a minimum, the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to manage multiple assignments at once. A successful applicant will also have the proven ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously. Position includes technical report writing, project management support, research, and some field work. This position requires interfacing with permitting authorities, agencies, and some clients, as needed.

Essential Job Functions
• Apply understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to determine the permitting strategy for projects;
• Perform research, strategic consultation, and prepare Plans of Operation, Plans of Development, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other permitting documents;
• Analyze environmental impacts from project activities and develop written descriptions of impacts for environmental documents;
• Contribute to partnership development activities, including client relations and proposal development for new project work;
• Review and interpret highly technical reports on a variety of subjects (air quality, archaeology, biology, geology, hazardous materials, historic resources, hydrology, etc.) and summarize in non-technical language understandable to a layperson; and
• Coordinate public meetings and other public outreach and engagement tasks, including travel logistics, project newsletters, notices, public announcements, and related activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. Degree in Environmental Sciences, Cultural Resources, Urban Planning, Geology, Biological Sciences, or related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience successfully preparing environmental documents and associated technical studies
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the editing, oversight, and preparation of technical reports
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
• Excellent oral, writing, communication, presentation, strategic thinking, and “people” skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with and an understanding of the environmental regulatory framework for the Great Basin region, including applicable state and federal laws
• NEPA and CEQA Experience
• Experience in mining, renewable energy, or other project development industries
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems
• Experience in environmental consulting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low level.

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Contact Person

Richard Furleigh

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