Environmental Regional Planner I/II/Associates
- San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
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Job Description
Annual Salary Range: $56,834.65 - $107,078.45
First Review of Applications: September 1, 2023
Expected Start Date: October/November 2023
Role/Responsibilities
This position will support the environmental review, monitoring, and reporting functions related to capital project implementation. This position will serve as a technical resource to various multidisciplinary project teams that include engineering staff, on-call environmental consultants, and resource/regulatory agencies to facilitate environmental compliance.
The Environmental Planning team provides expertise by leading the environmental review, permitting, and regulatory compliance activities for the SANDAG Capital Improvement Programs, as well as conducting the environmental review for planning programs.
Experience and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban, regional, or environmental planning, environmental science, soil science, plant ecology, biology, geography, or a related field. A combination of education, and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional environmental planning experience.
- Knowledge of the principles and trends, of regional planning, particularly in the areas of environmental planning, stormwater management, environmental mitigation, natural resources, and related fields.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to environmental planning, specifically NEPA and CEQA; familiarity with current trends.
- Ability to inform, educate, and involve the public in the environmental review process.
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information. First review 09/01/2023. EOE.
Occupations
SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG???s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and state-of-the-art modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 200 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.
