Environmental Planner plans, prepares, and monitors environmental research and evaluates potential impact of assigned projects. Ensures environmental projects are in compliance with the state and federal regulations. Being an Environmental Planner estimate the level of pollutants involving air, land, and water to devise mitigating measures. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Environmental Planner typically reports to a supervisor. To be an Environmental Planner typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is responsible for the oversight and management of activities related to the maintenance of the City’s watershed land, including implementation of the Watershed Resource Protection Plan, coordination of a forest management program and management of land acquisitions. This position provides environmental permitting, grant writing and vegetation management program support to the all Department of Public Works (DPW) Divisions.
Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, planning or a related field; three to five years of experience in land management, including project management and permitting; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Knowledge: Knowledge of wetland regulations and permitting processes; knowledge of wetland ecology, forestry, plant identification, land use principles and drinking water regulations; knowledge of water treatment techniques; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and GIS databases.
Abilities: Ability to work independently; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to read and understand environmental resource and other maps; ability to use soil augers, tape measures and survey equipment.
Skills: Skilled at establishing harmonious working relationships with community groups and the general public; skilled at communicating effectively verbally, in writing, and through graphics; detail oriented; skilled at time management.
Physical Skills: Administrative work is performed in an office setting requiring sitting, standing, walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects such as files, boxes of papers, office supplies, and office equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. When in the field, work requires physical strength and effort, such as the ability to traverse moderate distances over and through remote woodland areas, wetlands and steep terrain. Travel during adverse weather conditions may be required.
Motor Skills: The work may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination, including the ability to operate survey equipment.
Visual Skills: Essential position functions require the ability to routinely read materials for general understanding and analytical purposes and the ability to view documents and spreadsheets on a computer monitor. In addition, essential position functions require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and require good close, distant, color and peripheral vision and depth perception at correctable ranges.
This is a 40 hour per week IN-person postion.
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Salary Grade H: Hourly Pay Rate Range: $29.52-$38.75
Anticipated Hiring Hourly Rate Range: $29.52-$33.40
Full Benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Administrative & Professional Employees Association (NAPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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