Environmental Planner

Overview

Performs intermediate to advanced professional work, focusing on ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal environmental regulations, as well as the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Environmental Planner collaborates with various stakeholders, provides technical expertise, and may occasionally lead or mentor junior staff members. Work is conducted with a degree of independence and requires specialized knowledge of environmental and planning regulations.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is from $76,044.80 to $104,561.60 based on experience. The full salary range for this position is from $76,044.80 to $133,078 to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Environmental Planning and Studies : Conduct short- and long-term environmental planning studies, focusing on sustainable development, water quality, and land use.
• Performs or assists in the development of studies, analyses, and recommendations in connection with the current and long-range physical, social, and economic development of the County.
• Gathers, selects, complies, and analyzes data pertaining to environmental characteristics of the area.
• Performs field reviews, which may involve walking in fairly rugged terrain.
• Analyzes and summarizes existing conditions, derives conclusions, and develops projections.
• Reviews subdivision and site plans.
• Prepares reports and supports graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations.
• Serves as staff assistant to various boards and commissions.
• Acts as a technical advisor, within field of specialization, to other staff members.
• Provides direction to planning technicians.
• Reviews subdivision and site plans.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in environmental science or planning, water resource management, civil engineering, hydrology or a related field, and 3 years of experience in a professional environmental planning and water quality management.

Possession Of The Following Certifications Preferred

Please note : All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire. Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

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