Job Information
Herrera Environmental Consultants Environmental Planner in Seattle, Washington
In this role we will count on you to:
- Effectively communicate with staff, clients, and teaming partners and act as a trusted professional
- Prepare and manage NEPA and SEPA documents and supporting plans
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to develop environmental planning documents potentially including comprehensive plans, land use plans, and climate adaptation and resiliency plans
- Draft regulatory compliance reports and technical memos
- Support permitting efforts for natural resources and the built environment
- Assist in the development and refinement of proposals
- Research and apply jurisdictional requirements, codes, and policies
- Adhere to and drive QA/QC processes and programs
- Interface with clients, attend project and public meetings, and participate in interviews
- Develop community engagement plans
Other duties you will be responsible for:
- Partnering with internal experts in engineering, science, landscape architecture, data analysis, and GIS
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, & Licensure/Certifications
- 8+ years of experience in environmental planning
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, urban planning, or similar area of focus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong project management, business development, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort speaking at public meetings and conveying complex information understandably to different audiences
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-management skills
- Creative and dogged approach to problem-solving
- Impeccable follow-through
- Ability to work independently and discern when collaboration with others is critical
- Resourcefulness and willingness to mine existing resources for necessary information
- Intermediate to expert with MS365, particularly SharePoint, Word, and Excel
- In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public and private clients
- Experience in the consulting industry
