About the Role
Please note that we are not actively interviewing; however, we welcome your application and will keep it on file for future consideration.
Duties*
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Prepare environmental (NEPA) documentation, including CE’s and EA’s and assist with preparing EIS and RODs
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Complete research to provide supporting information for technical environmental studies and complete technical reports under the guidance of a Senior Environmental Planner such as CEA, ICE, noise, air, etc.
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Conduct local, state, and federal agency coordination with limited assistance or supervision
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Assist with developing and conducting public and stakeholder involvement/engagement plans and activities
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Prepare project meeting materials and presentations for delivery to clients and agencies to advance understanding of projects
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Review engineering plans to ascertain environmental impacts
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Interpret laws, regulations, and guidance
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Assist client or Senior Environmental Planner with project development tasks, including developing and maintaining schedules
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Develop strategies and/or alternatives to avoid and minimize impacts to resources or mitigate unavoidable impact
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Assist Senior Environmental Planners with duties related to work tasks, as needed
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Assist Environmental Planner I and Environmental Planner II with learning job duties and tasks, review of work, provide general guidance
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Starting Salary Range: $68,000 to $79,000 annually
To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Julie Newman, Human Resources Manager (julie@blackwaterenvironmentalgroup.com)
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field
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6-10 years of practical experience in environmental planning
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Strong understanding of environmental regulations such as NEPA, Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404, Section 7, and Environmental Justice
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Experience preparing NEPA documents and conducting agency coordination
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Independent research, data collection, and impact analysis experience
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Experience coordinating with regulatory and resource agencies to facilitate environmental review
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Ability to successfully work independently and problem solve
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Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Demonstrated proficiency with technical writing, as well as reviewing and proofreading of materials for content, grammar, and style
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience
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Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field
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Experience preparing NEPA documents for transportation projects or energy projects
About the Company
Blackwater Environmental Group, a woman-owned environmental consulting firm located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, provides environmental planning services focused within the transportation and utility industries. At Blackwater, you will enjoy a flexible, friendly work culture. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience as well as a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and company paid short-term disability and life insurance paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Blackwater also offers professional development including certifications, advanced education courses, and training.
Blackwater Environmental Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.