FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Regional Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $33.65 - $57.00 per hour based on experience

The position will be either remote, and/or reporting to one of our western United States offices (Santa Rosa, CA; Ferndale, CA; Mesa, AZ; Draper, UT). Work occurs throughout the western United States.

JOB SUMMARY: The Planner position will provide environmental planning expertise to lead or assist in obtaining local, state and/or federal permits for projects related to the energy, telecommunications, water, or mining industries.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Complete tasks associated with NEPA, CEQA or other local, state and federal permitting

Research requirements for a variety of local, state and federal permits

Collaborate with staff, agencies, clients and other project collaborators to facilitate permit submittals and schedules

Synthesize and communicate permit stipulations and requirements

Track and organize permit processes and status

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position may require some outside travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline

Strong knowledge of NEPA and/or CEQA

Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines

Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, local, and tribal agencies

Note-taking ability

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies is a plus

Strong writing and editing skills

Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities

Familiarity with Salesforce and ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)

Excellent navigation skills and good driving record

Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain

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