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Managing Environmental Planner

ANCHOR QEA, LLC

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$129,300–$145,500 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Budgeting, Business Development, Business Strategy, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Employee Orientation, Engineering Consulting, Environmental Impact, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Healthcare, Hydraulic Engineering, Insurance, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional License, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Publications, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Strategy, United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Managing Environmental Planner

Location: Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What's the Opportunity?

Lead project teams in the development and implementation of environmental planning and permitting strategies for a variety of projects related to land use planning, port and waterfront redevelopment, and transportation and energy infrastructure siting. You will oversee the development of technical studies and environmental assessments and interact with clients, agencies, and other consultant teams to help develop important projects focusing on the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities:

The managing planner will join Anchor QEA's growing planning and permitting team in the Pacific Northwest to lead environmental impact reviews and permitting processes for a variety of projects. This work includes the following responsibilities:


Lead the preparation of environmental impact statements in accordance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Oversee the preparation of permit application materials, by providing vision and guidance for staff on the review and interpretation of land use and development codes and regulatory agency requirements
Act as the primary interface with clients, agencies, and other consultant team members regarding project strategies, technical approach and implementation schedules
Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Contribute meaningfully to Anchor QEA's pipeline by leading or supporting competitive project pursuits, helping develop growth strategies, and serving as a subject matter expert on proposals, where applicable

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:


Bachelor's degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably including environmental consulting experience
Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to:

NEPA and SEPA
Endangered Species Act
Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401
Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Coastal Zone Management Act
Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act
Hydraulic Project Approvals
Aquatic Use Authorizations
Forest Practices
Washington Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, Critical Areas, and zoning

Experience managing projects and leading teams of people
Excellent written and verbal communication
Able to effectively balance workload to accommodate project schedules and deliverables
Experience in leading proposals for competitive pursuits of new projects

What Can You Expect?

A managing-level environmental planner at Anchor QEA can expect:


Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomes
Highly supportive environment, leading multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams
High-visibility client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers
Ownership of business development strategies, emphasizing valued relationships
Opportunities to shape the firm's future with visibility into strategic planning
Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees' reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation:


Salary Range: $129,300 - $145,500
Annual Bonus
Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:


Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check

As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

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