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We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.
We help clients achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for projects nationwide. We also help clients with environmental compliance, permitting, and siting for their projects. To support our growth, ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to work remotely, with a preference for staff to be located in Florida or the Eastern United States (east of the Mississippi River). Staff may work remotely and have the option to work from one of our offices such as the Reston, VA office. This position will support clients’ NEPA compliance for a variety of project types including but not limited to: energy (mining, transmission, renewables), disaster management environmental services, and transportation.
Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
Key Responsibilities for this position may include:
Serving as a lead reviewer for NEPA projects
Interacting with applicants and agency staff
Helping agency staff manage the preparation of EAs and EISs (which are usually prepared by the applicant’s contractor)
Reviewing NEPA documents prepared by the applicant’s contractor
Reviewing environmental components of applications
Participating in the Project Management team
Acting as PM on EAs or DPM on EISs
Developing written materials and analyses for EAs or EISs or categorical exclusions
Serving as a liaison to direct technical staff on project teams
Coordinating project deliverables with document production staff
Developing and monitoring project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Organizing and facilitating meetings (such as preparing agendas, developing and presenting meeting content, and preparing summaries)
Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff
What you need to have (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects
4+ years of relevant professional experience
What we would like you to have (preferred experience):
Experience leading or supporting project management teams
Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets
Experience interfacing with clients and internal and external stakeholders
Experience with NEPA projects for Transportation and Energy projects
Experience with NEPA and other environmental compliance related to FEMA or HUD projects
Professional skills you will use:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks
Setting challenging, measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s)
Identifying and meeting the needs of clients within established guidelines
Working collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals
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