Environmental Planner II

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is an established environmental services firm. Founded in 2005, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Natives of Kodiak since 2015, EAS specializes in environmental site characterization and assessment, compliance and permitting, natural and cultural resource management, and planning, among other disciplines. Our success as an environmental consultancy is driven by a strong work culture and an expanding network of professionals located throughout the US. As a growing Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned and Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), EAS is excited to offer an increasingly diverse portfolio of services to public and private sector interests, now and well into the future.

EAS is currently looking for an Environmental Planner II . This is a full-time remote position with up to 25% travel for project work.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with and support senior planners, resource specialists, and project managers in the preparation of environmental plans and studies

• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute experience in all phases of work execution and delivery

• Author resource sections for environmental assessments and environmental impact statements with minimal revisions

• Responsible for peer reviews of each other's work

• Lead data gathering and organization efforts with support of senior project manager(s) or senior environmental planner

• Attend teleconferences and take comprehensive meeting minutes as directed

• Prepare or develop GIS data and figures

• Identify and evaluate environmental planning documents/resources to gather data for written assignments

• Use hard copy and digital data to evaluate environmental resources for inclusion in graphics or written work

• Travel for onsite client meetings as directed

• May interface with customers independently with project manager approval

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• BA/BS in Environmental Management/Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field

• Master's degree is a plus

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-8 years of relevant professional experience (internship experience will be considered)

• Ability to quickly read, digest, and write proficiently about environmental issues and impacts

• Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or expertise in one or more NEPA technical resource areas; Department of Defense (DoD) familiarity and/or experience a plus

• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication (verbal and electronic), research, and technical writing skills

• Working knowledge of environmental compliance and permitting programs

• Computer/software proficiency required (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

• Good time management skills

• Ability to work independently in remote environment

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally

• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations and have no criminal record

• US Citizenship required

Benefits:

• Our full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical, dental, vision, life / disability insurance and 401k with match.

• The US average salary range for this position is between $70,000 to $75,000 and will be based on factors such as experience, education, and location of the employee.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicle, prepare and analyze data, and work on computers.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

EAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).