Senior Environmental Planner
Mountain West Remote
 
Ready to make a difference?
We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s 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 excellence—these 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 (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.       
 
We provide environmental planning, policy, permitting, and other services to clients. We help clients achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for projects nationwide. To support our growth, ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to work remotely within the Mountain West. This position will support clients’ permitting and NEPA compliance for land use planning, energy (including renewable energy), and other infrastructure projects. 
 
Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balanceInvestment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunitiesInvestment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase PlanAnd many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

 
ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to support our Mountain West planning team. Position is based in the Mountain West with the option to work remotely. We prepare EISs and EAs for complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and other impacts; and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private companies.
 
Our staff work on the most current and important issues facing the nation including offshore and onshore wind energy development; other renewables projects; and management of land use, water, recreation, and other resources. Staff in this position may provide a range of services including: 

Federal, state, and local permitting and compliance for traditional and renewable energy, transmission, land use planning, and other projects in compliance with NEPA, and other regulations. Federal agency headquarters environmental support, including NEPA compliance. Technical services including biological surveys and studies, air quality analysis, noise impact assessments and other resource-related studies across a range of disciplines. 

 
What you will be doing:
You will be responsible for planning and completing major project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services. You will work on multiple projects, interact with all levels of staff, and apply your academic and past work experience to a wide variety of complex projects. You will work directly with clients and senior staff, as well as internal and external experts in their field of expertise. This position trains, develops, and may direct the work of junior staff.
 
What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Physical Science, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Management or related subjects (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education) 8+ years professional experience in preparing and/or reviewing NEPA documents, environmental permitting and/or related experience

 
What we would like you to have (preferred experience):

Recent working experience with the Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service regulations and policies, in particular for land use planning efforts.Experience leading or supporting project management teams.Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets. Experience interfacing with clients and internal and external stakeholders.

Professional skills you will use:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams).Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.Set challenging and measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s). Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines. Work collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals. Organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience. 

 
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.

#eandp

#Indeed

#LI-CC1

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re 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 world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

 

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:

$84,533.00 - $143,706.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)