Senior Environmental Planner

Senior Environmental Planner

Department: Civil/Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from being a company that values our people as our greatest resource and that is responsible to the communities where we work. As a Senior Environmental Planner supporting our Nevada office's, you will work with a team to prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental documentation and related pre-NEPA and corridor planning studies for transportation and other infrastructure projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Prepare and review NEPA and other environmental documents, pre-NEPA, and corridor planning studies
• Assist and manage staff field studies, collecting and organizing data
• Prepare technical reports and environmental analyses
• Coordinate with state and federal government agencies
• Participate in public and stakeholder outreach
• Work closely with clients in a Project Manager or Senior Planner/Lead role
• Assist in project management tasks, including developing and managing scope, budgets, schedules, and quality of service
• Participate in business development and client management activities

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

A prospective candidate should be highly motivated, productive, detail- and results-oriented, and can produce accurate information under tight deadlines and budgets. Other requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in environmental science, planning, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience working with NEPA policy and procedures
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Knowledge of federal/state environmental regulations
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in geospatial analysis and mapping (ArcGIS) (preferred)
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and technical reports
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and track tasks across multiple projects
• Experience managing small and large projects, including maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality of service (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to perform field tasks in varying weather and terrain conditions
• Ability to travel, as needed, and be flexible with changes in work schedule
• Desire and ability to learn new skills

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k), with no vesting period
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

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