Environmental Planner jobs in Maryland

Job Purpose

Straughan is currently seeking a full time Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Planning Team in a hybrid work environment. Participate in Noise, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, and Socioeconomic studies and prepare environmental inventories, assessments, and NEPA environmental documentation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of NEPA documents to include categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements.
• Conducting or participating in environmental studies which could include Noise, Air, Cultural Resource Assessments, Section 4(f) Evaluations, Natural and Socioeconomic Analyses, and Environmental Justice.
• Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, preparation of environmental approval applications, technical report preparation and/or fieldwork.
• Prepare public involvement resources and materials.
• Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulatory agency staff, and clients.
• Assisting with environmental field studies and permitting.
• Create/interpret ArcGIS Pro maps for use in the field, reports, and conduct basic geo-processing analyses (desired).
• All other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Communications, Urban Studies, Natural Resources, or a related field.

Experience

• 1 year of relevant experience. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both speech and writing are a must. In addition, candidates must be self-motivated and can work in a multi-disciplinary, environmentally conscious, team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass background check

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro desired.
• Experience preparing CEQ/NEPA documents for state and federal clients, and in leading/conducting associated studies (i.e., natural and socio-economic studies, environmental justice analysis, air quality and noise studies, 4(f) (impact evaluation, historical/cultural resource investigations, hazardous assessments).
• Planning related community outreach experience desired.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status