What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Planner position at SUN Technical Services?
Job description : Environmental Planner (Experienced) Atlanta, GA.
Our client has an immediate need for an Environmental Planner to join and grow the Atlanta, Georgia, office. The successful candidate for this position would work primarily on preparation of environmental documentation of transportation projects.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :
Analyzing and evaluating environmental data pertaining to the cultural, social, natural, and physical environments and resources.
Preparing NEPA and planning documents, including Need and Purpose Statements, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
Ensuring that NEPA documentation conforms to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Coordination with sub-consultants, government agencies, primary clients, and public.
Consulting with clients to advise and develop strategies to navigate through the environmental documentation and permitting processes.
This position may be integrated into a support function with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Environmental Services NEPA Section.
Job Requirements
This position requires :
A Bachelors / Master's Degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Five to ten years of experience with NEPA requirements and document preparation.
Preparation of NEPA documentation for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or other federal transportation agencies.
Experience with State Departments of Transportation, particularly the GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP), is a plus.
Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word and Excel) expected.
Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, managing environmental staff as well as collaborating with other Environmental Planning peers.
Our client is a premier environmental services consulting firm of over 80 employees committed to quality service and client satisfaction, and is based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
