Senior Environmental Planner- CEQA

Overview: Verdantas provides pay range information and states that actual pay will be based on skills and experience. This is a remote position, but the person must be located in CA and have CA experience. Verdantas is an environmental consulting and sustainable engineering firm focused on water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. The company emphasizes a people-first culture with growth opportunities and a mission to shape a sustainable future. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a motivated Senior CEQA Environmental Planner to join the team. This role is designed for someone eager to learn, grow, collaborate, and contribute to environmental protection. Base pay range $138,000.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr This is a remote position but the person must be located in CA and have CA experience

Responsibilities: Preparing and managing the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and supporting technical studies. Providing environmental planning knowledge and project management to help with environmental impact analysis, coordination on biological and cultural assessment support, CEQA/NEPA research and document production support, tribal fees to trust projects and coordination for other associated environmental projects. Assisting in gathering data, conducting impact analyses, writing sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, assisting in preparing permit applications, coordinating with sub-consultants and project team members, and interacting with regulatory agencies. Identifying, evaluating, and solving environmental compliance and regulatory issues related to planning, energy, infrastructure, and public works projects. Managing and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule and budget expectations.

Qualifications: BS or BA degree, preferably in an environmental discipline, sciences, or engineering 7+ years of experience in environmental planning Direct experience and knowledge of environmental regulations, assisting in research for CEQA and NEPA planning documents, preparing or assisting in the preparation of technical sections, and knowledge of key environmental permits, including CWA 404/401, NHPA 106, and ESA Section 7. Previous experience preparing CEQA documents and leading the CEQA process Knowledge of GIS Strong written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Highly detail oriented and accountable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively Strong organization skills with ability to manage concurrent responsibilities Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation