Environmental Planner

4Creeks, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Planner for its Planning team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role involves researching, analyzing impacts, and preparing environmental reports under CEQA and NEPA compliance. Candidates should have a B.S. in Planning or related field and 4+ years of experience. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing a collaborative work environment in a 100% employee-owned company.
Planning Team

Job Location: Clovis or Visalia or San Luis Obispo

Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9 hours / Friday: 4 hours

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities:

4Creeks is seeking an Environmental Planner to work under the direction of a Senior Environmental Planner on our Planning team. This position will be primarily office work. Responsibilities for this position would include:
• Assist with conducting research, analyzing impacts, and writing sections of environmental reports.
• Prepare documents within Central California with local jurisdictions.
• Under CEQA compliance, help prepare portions of Notice of Exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative and Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's).
• Help prepare documents that are clear, concise, and well-written.
• Help prepare NEPA environmental documents.

Minimum Qualifications:
• The position requires a B.S. in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience.
• The ideal candidate will have working knowledge in familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and similar State and federal regulations required, exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Solid working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related programs for CEQA/NEPA documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills

Compensation

The salary will be determined by the candidates skill and experience level and highly competitive with industry standards. The benefits package includes full employee health coverage (50% coverage for dependents), company 401(k) contribution, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and performance bonuses. The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.

About 4Creeks

At 4Creeks Design & Build, we are more than just a Design-Build company; we are a unified team dedicated to delivering excellence from concept to completion. Rooted in Central California, our passion for creating innovative solutions drives us to tackle challenges and transform visions across the region we serve, from California to Colorado and beyond.

Our firm thrives on a collaborative, fun, and challenging work environment, where every team member's value is recognized, and delivering results for our clients is paramount. We believe in the power of collective effort and the unique perspectives each professional brings to the table. Together, we pool our resources, expertise, and creativity to provide comprehensive solutions that change, form, and shape the future of our communities.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we put our people first. Employee ownership creates a unique work environment that will benefit you the first day you walk in the door. You will experience the 4Creeks difference in commitment to quality, a culture of collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of greatness in everything we do. Join us in shaping a new future with a team that is as dedicated to each other as we are to our craft.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration; please apply on our website with your resume and cover letter detailing your background, skills, and experience. Our Human Resource Administrator will contact you promptly for initial interview coordination. If there are any questions, please contact us at joinus@4-creeks.com.

The Other Stuff

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, apply range of motion within hands and fingers, including sensitivity to touch, and use a computer. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.