Environmental Planner III - New England

Bowman & Company LLP is seeking an Environmental Planner III in Boston, MA. This mid to senior-level role involves leading environmental planning activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with a diverse team. Responsibilities include reviewing junior staff work, conducting research, preparing environmental compliance documents, and managing project schedules. A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required, along with strong technical skills in environmental planning.
About the position

The Environmental Planner III position at Bowman is a mid-level to senior-level role focused on environmental planning activities related to NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, and various transportation and development projects. The role emphasizes leadership, technical analysis, and collaboration with a diverse team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations while promoting sustainability and community planning.

Responsibilities
• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution and provide direction as needed.
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• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
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• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
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• Support the environmental planning team in performing project determination analysis.
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• Contribute to the technical analysis and preparation of environmental compliance documents.
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• Conduct research and prepare statistical reports on land use and project site issues.
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• Prepare conceptual plans for various projects and lead in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports.
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• Lead in the preparation of submittal documents to obtain permits and grant applications.
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• Perform research for NEPA, MEPA, CEPA related documents and assist clients in developing these documents.
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• Develop and review technical reports, permit application packages, and mitigation monitoring plans.
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• Manage and assist with document preparation and project record maintenance.
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• Coordinate project delivery schedules and assist with budget tracking and invoicing.
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• May perform field site inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process.
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• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to evaluate and adapt standard techniques in environmental compliance documentation.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in urban or environmental planning or related field required.
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• Five or more years of relevant experience in the environmental planning industry.
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• Certification in AICP or ALA and a licensed registered professional or equivalent experience.
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• Extensive experience authoring NEPA, MEPA, CEPA environmental compliance documents preferred.
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• Knowledge of 3D modeling programs, graphic design applications, and ArcGIS is strongly preferred.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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• Experience reading construction plans for roadways, intersections, and bridges.
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• Ability to conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review of documents.

Nice-to-haves
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
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• Familiarity with issues related to environmental planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning preferred.
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• Experience with the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications in response to RFPs and RFQs.

Benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Supportive work environment that values employee contributions.