Senior Environmental Planner

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe.

LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

Job Overview

LaBella Associates seeks a Senior Environmental Planner. The Environmental Impact Group (within the Environmental Division) at LaBella Associates provides environmental review, impact analysis, and planning services to a variety of municipal, private, and utility clients in addition to serving internal LaBella divisions.

Under general supervision of the Environmental Impact Group leader, the successful candidate will prepare various environmental documents and related technical studies pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Law Section 94-c, and other regulatory programs. The candidate may also participate in a broad range of other environmental services offered by LaBella Associates. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential for the position.

This is a hybrid/remote position.

• ResponsibilitiesReview and prepare State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) documentation, including Environmental Impact Statements.
• Review and prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
• Review and prepare critical issues analysis for proposed development projects.
• Review, analyze, and summarize environmental, engineering, and transportation documents.
• Review, analyze, and summarize Section 94-c application materials.
• Coordinate State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review.
• Oversee interdisciplinary project teams.
• Lead and participate in public meetings.
• Ability to manage projects considering time and budget constraints.
• Conduct research, technical analyses and report writing to support environmental assessments and reports.
• Develop and nurture client relationships including preparation of proposals and project management.
• Assist the Environmental Impact Group Leader with project management and strategy, QA/QC process, and business development goals.
• Oversight, mentoring, and training of junior staff.
• Communicate with clients including developers, regulatory agencies, and municipal clients regarding project status and next steps.
• QualificationsWe are looking for professionals with Bachelor’s degrees that have at least 5-12 years of experience, in environmental analysis, environmental science, planning or a related field preferred. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in environmental consulting, planning or related field.
• Desired Skills:
• Experience reviewing and evaluating environmental and sustainability issues including solar energy, wind energy, water resources, visual impacts, noise impacts, geology, soils, wildlife, agriculture, and historic/archeological resources
• Well versed in SEQRA, NEPA and SHPO review processes
• Knowledge of Section 94-c
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). GIS skills a plus.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills
• Highly organized including good recordkeeping and project management skills

Salary Range: $80,000- $110,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.