Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Planner for their Austin, TX office, requiring over 5 years of experience. The role involves preparing environmental documents, supporting project managers, and engaging in sustainability practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a robust benefits package and is not remote.
About the position

Kimley-Horn's Austin North, Texas office is seeking an Environmental Planner with over 5 years of experience to join their Environmental team. This position is not remote and requires a dedicated professional to prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations. The Environmental Planner will assist in the development of Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents that support a full range of infill and land development-related projects. This role involves performing a variety of tasks that support various project managers while collaborating with team members. The successful candidate will likely gain expertise in areas such as sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe practices. Additionally, the position will involve working on environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans and local land use planning, as well as engaging with infrastructure projects across various industries, including transportation, transit, land planning, and aviation.

Responsibilities
• Prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations.
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• Assist in Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents in support of land development projects.
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• Support various project managers and collaborate with team members on environmental planning tasks.
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• Gain expertise in sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe practices.
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• Work on environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans and local land use planning.
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• Engage with infrastructure projects across industries such as transportation, transit, land planning, and aviation.

Requirements
• Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related degree.
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• 5+ years of experience conducting environmental studies for local agencies and private entities.
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• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning.
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• Understanding of the agencies involved with the Environmental Quality Act process and the state's Land Planning Law.
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• Experience with NEPA compliance is a plus.
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• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
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• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView.
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• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
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• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
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• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
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• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Robust benefits package
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• Employee retention programs
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• Company values that promote a positive work environment
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• Recognition as one of the Fortune '100 Best Companies to Work' for 17 years.