Environmental Planner

PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION - Job Title: Environmental Planner

Hiring Salary Range: $55,992 - $80,000 / year DOE
Position Salary Range: $55,992 - $83,988

Department: Public Works
Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: Assigned Supervisor
Amount of Travel Required: Some
Benefits Eligible: YES
PERSI Eligible: YES

Work Schedule:
Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!
The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.18% employer contribution

• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)

• Life Insurance with AD&D

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings

• Wellness Program & Rewards

• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts
  Other Great Benefits!

The City of Nampa Public Works Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Planner to provide environmental process support for transportation, water/wastewater utility, and other public infrastructure projects.

Do you possess at least 5 years' experience in environmental planning studies and impact documentation? Are you competent in using specialized software and tools for environmental modelling, impact assessment, and project management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
As an Environmental Planner or Principal Environmental Planner in our Public Works Department, you will play a crucial role in providing environmental process support for transportation, water/wastewater utility, and other public infrastructure projects.
Your primary focus will be on ensuring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements, and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) regulations.
If you are ready to make a positive impact on your community and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for the City of Nampa.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare environmental checklists such as the Idaho Transportation Department Form 654 and supporting documentation.

• Complete, and/or manage consultants to complete, environmental assessments, statements, reports, findings, and related documentation in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.

• Manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, socio-economic, and other impacts, and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts.

• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, and consultants, throughout the environmental review process to successfully progress projects thru to design and construction.

• Research local, state, and federal complex permitting requirements.

• Prepare necessary environmental documentation in support of grant application requirements.

• Communicate environmental protocols and requirements at hearings, public meetings, and with other key community stakeholders.

• Work with the Planning and Zoning Department, as necessary, to assure conformity with the City's comprehensive plan, future land use map, and other long range planning documents.

• This position will provide support, as necessary, to others to coordinate and manage capital project planning/design/construction using project management techniques and principles.

• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Education, Experience Level, Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in planning, civil engineering, environmental engineering, physical or life science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in environmental planning studies and impact documentation following regulatory procedures for project development.

• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and adapting to new technology.

• NEPA documents and environmental permitting.

• Environmental concepts and principles.

• Environmental planning methods and project impacts.

• Federal, state, and local governmental organizations related to environmental planning.

• Project management and grant writing (a plus).

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication, both written and oral.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize effectively.

• Stress tolerance and commitment to safety.

Knowledge of /Experience with:

• Preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and environmental permitting.

• Environmental concepts and principles.

• Environmental planning methods and impacts associated with project location, design, and construction.

• General principles behind planning for conservation and preservation of natural and/or cultural resources.

• Federal, state, regional, and local governmental organizations as they relate to environmental planning.

• Trends in federal, state, and local environmental assessment and mitigation reports, impact statements, and/or negative declarations.

• Principles and terms related to general and applied planning, development regulations, comprehensive planning, and zoning requirements.

• Project management including development of scope of work, work plans, project schedules, implementation strategies, and performance measurements for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes.

• Some knowledge of engineering concepts relating to environmental planning.

• Some knowledge and experience with federal and state grant writing, a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to have good organizational skills, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines, deal with many priorities that change frequently, and work under very little supervision.

• Ability to read and explain rules, policies, and procedures; understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions; use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions; and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and
  recommendations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor, other elected officials, and other employees and the general public.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service with all aspects of the general public as well as with other City employees, communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language, and deal with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset.

• Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and interdependent judgment within established guidelines.

• Ability to perform technical, specialized, complex, difficult, or basic technical office support work including the ability to take minutes at meetings and transcribe them accurately and in a timely manner; compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions; compile and summarize information and prepare periodic or special
  reports; analyze and resolve varied office administrative problems; and organize, maintain, and research files.

• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

• Coordinate environmental planning, research, and analysis of proposed capital projects.

• Prepare written reports and complete environmental documentation.

Character:

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.

• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.

• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.

• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

Working Conditions (more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request):

• The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Working Conditions (more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request):
The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position may close prior to the closing date.