Salary : $11,141.00 - $13,457.00 Monthly
Location : Corte Madera, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-00036
Division : Engineering
Department : Planning
Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit : SEIU
Marin Water is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Environmental Planner. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to engage with key stakeholders, coordinate environmental planning and regulation activities, and possess a deep understanding of compliance requirements. Familiarity with environmental review functions and permitting are highly desirable.
Benefits include :
- Competitive salaries
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition reimbursement
- 12 District paid holidays
- A variety of benefit options available (medical, dental, vision)
The District :
The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors / General Manager form of government, 245 full-time employees and a $143.2 million combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2024. Annually, the District delivers water to over 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tamalpais.
The Position :
Under direction of the Engineering Manager, oversees the districtwide environmental services program; prepares and reviews environmental impact documents; coordinates environmental planning and regulation compliance activities with District departments and city, regional, and state agencies; coordinates environmental review functions, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and assists with other environmental, planning and land management activities; and performs other related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics :
This single position class serves as a subject matter expert and specialist with responsibility for activities involved with all aspects of environmental documentation, review including coordination with District staff, consultants, regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. In addition, this position will be involved in the design and implementation of restoration, monitoring, and habitat assessment projects and programs as required by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. The incumbent in this class exercises discretion and independent judgment to determine and recommend or implement appropriate regulation compliance activities, and to prioritize and coordinate program mandates, goals and objectives. Policy direction is provided by the Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday , December 20, 2024 at 11 : 59 PM Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following :
Responsible for preparation and review of a wide variety of required technical studies and reports to meet District and regulatory agency requirements;Responsible for preparation of related documents and the required environmental reports for public and District projects including Notices of Exemption, Environmental Impact Reports, Negative Declarations, Environmental Assessments, Biological Assessments, Categorical Exemptions and Initial Studies;Prepares or manages scope of work for contracts, solicits proposals, recommends selection, and reviews the work of environmental consultants preparing environmental documents, permits and special studies for District projects;Stays abreast of environmental legislation, regulation and permit requirements and revises District procedures and policies for compliance and advises the Engineering Manager on regulatory changes;Participates in District project design, location, selection and development;Inspects project construction to ensure mitigation compliance;Prepares and / or reviews resolution and agenda material for environmental documents or reports for District projects and presents them to staff and the Board of Directors;Reviews environmental documents of other lead agencies and prepares responses;Coordinates with legal counsel regarding environmental and permitting laws, scope and content of impact analysis and level of environmental documentation and methods to achieve permit compliance;Coordinates environmental activities with other Divisions and agencies to ensure compliance with legislation and policies;Conducts meetings with both professional and technical staff to resolve problems or changes in environmental policies and procedures;Confers with District staff regarding the capital improvement plan or other planned projects in scheduling and review status of environmental processing for the District as necessary;Assists with other environmental, planning and land management activities;May represent the District on various technical and advisory committees; may represent the District in other organizations' meetings or at public gathering; may act as liaison to other District division and departments;Prepares budget requests and supporting justification; monitors projects for compliance with schedule and budget requirements; recommends and justifies adjustments to requirements as appropriate;Prepares requested administrative reports and associated correspondence; ensures accurate records maintenance;Interprets and applies safety rules and regulations to work assignments; andPerforms other related work as required.Qualifications
Knowledge of :
Principles, methods and techniques of environmental planning; federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, current programs and court decisions pertaining to environmental permits, environmental impact analysis, and species and habitat protection;Legislative developments affecting environmental and water management programs at the federal, state and local levels;Environmental Impact Report guidelines and the environmental assessment and report process; research and impact assessment methodologies, procedures to follow in conducting environmental investigations, research and studies;Environmental considerations in the design, location, construction and maintenance of public work, water resources, enhancement, and other public projects;Federal, state, and local agencies, which must coordinate with the District; citizen and public interest groups dealing with environmental matters;Specialized knowledge of environmental impacts of water supply, sanitation, flood control, wetlands management, fisheries / wildlife and restoration;Modern computing and appropriate software applications;Effective communication, presentation techniques and writing practices; proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Ability to :
Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule the necessary personnel and resources;Effectively assemble, organize and present in written and / or oral form, reports containing alternative solutions and recommendations regarding specific resources, plans and policies to facilitate understanding and mutual cooperation;Conduct and complete difficult, complex and specialized research studies and projects; interpret data and make recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance;Complete environmental assessments and environmental permit applications;Effectively and tactfully communicate and deal with staff, government officials, environmental permitting agencies, public agencies, representatives of specific interest groups, District Board of Directors, and committees, and the general public;Work independently and utilize sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations;Prepare technical documents reports and correspondence clearly and concisely;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;Drive a vehicle depending upon job assignment;Travel to off-site work locations depending upon job assignment; prepare and make presentations and attend evening Board meetings as needed, and travel to alternative work locations for these and other purposes.Training and Experience : Any combination of education and training that would provide an opportunity to acquire the qualifying knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related interdisciplinary field; and,Four years of experience in resource planning and environmental analysis experience with complex public works projects / programs in California, involving preparation of environmental reports and documents.Licenses :
Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record.Equal Opportunity Employer
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