Parsons

Sr Environmental Planner

Parsons • $103K — $181K *
Las Vegas, NV 89110In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental planning and permitting
  • Expertise in NEPA documentation and ESA compliance
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Responsibilities

  • Support a major water agency in southern Nevada with diverse capital projects
  • Coordinate with environmental planners, construction managers, and subcontractors
  • Review Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permits and develop compliance matrices
  • Lead preparation and management of NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on ESA compliance and conduct relevant training
  • Evaluate environmental impacts and manage waste disposal programs
  • Prepare technical reports and collaborate with various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Environmental Planner to join our team! In this role you will get to work on multiple projects and utilize your experience in the project execution process in southern Nevada. .

What You'll Be Doing:
  • In this role, you will support a water agency in southern Nevada serving more than 2.2 million residents as the wholesale water provider. The capital projects encompass new infrastructure, new water resources including conservation initiatives, and major improvements and upgrades to the existing water system.
  • Coordinates with environmental planners in resources agencies, construction managers and construction contractors and solicits outside expertise from subcontractors. Reviews agency handbooks and standard guidance materials to ensure environmental document consistency.
  • Reviews Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Permits and develops compliance matrices of the requirements contained in the permits.
  • Lead preparation and management of NEPA documents, including: Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on ESA compliance
  • Reviews tortoise training and environmental species training for compliance with BLM permits, Federal Laws and Regulations.
  • May conduct the training as needed.
  • Ensuring adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
  • Evaluating the environmental impact of operations and identifying potential risks.
  • Overseeing waste disposal, recycling programs, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Responding to environmental incidents, such as spills or leaks.
  • Preparing reports on environmental performance and compliance.
  • Collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors and consultants.
  • Assembles, integrates and analyzes collected and existing data; prepares technical reports and oral presentations summarizing investigation results; prepares staff reports, correspondence and other proposals.
  • Assists in the development of and participates in preparation of notices and other public involvement materials. May help conduct public meetings, develop subsequent response to comments, and assist in other aspects of compiling the administrative record.
  • Identifies research needs and performs analysis to complete work required by the engineering design team as part of the project delivery process. Develops and completes spreadsheets to capture, organize and present complex data.
  • Participates in the continuing development of construction plans and other projects based on statewide, regional, and local needs.
  • Helps track permit conditions and other environmental commitments through development of later project phases, including preparation of plans, specifications and estimates.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field (or related field)
  • 10+ years experience in environmental planning and permitting
  • Expertise in NEPA documentation and ESA compliance
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Master's degree in relevant discipline
  • Clean Water Act experience


Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
NASDAQ
PSN
* Ladders Estimates

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