Environmental Planner II

The Environmental Planner II position at HDR Architecture Inc in Boise, ID involves working on various environmental permitting and compliance projects related to natural resources and infrastructure. Responsibilities include data collection, technical document preparation, client relationship building, and collaboration with project teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, 5 years of experience, and proficiency in GIS software is preferred. Local candidates are favored.
Environmental Planner II at HDR Architecture Inc in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the the role of Environmental Planner II, we'll count on you to:Work on a wide variety of environmental permitting, compliance, and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transmission, renewable energy, and other infrastructure projects.Collect project-related data, which may include research, support communication with government agencies and clients, review GIS data and maps, and interpret land use coordination with the project team (project managers, GIS, and engineers), assist in preparation and review of technical studies, permit applications, and similar reports/documents for local, state, and Federal permitting efforts.Contribute as an author on environmental planning documents such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments and Categorical dependently and collaboratively plan, execute, and complete environmental permitting tasks.Engage in building and supporting client relationships, developing technical and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFPs related to environmental servicesPerform other duties as neededPreferred Qualifications5 to 8 years of related experienceLocal candidates preferredExperience with GIS softwareDemonstrated familiarity with natural resource elements of planning especially related to Federal and/or state/local regulationsBasic understanding of local, state and federal government programs and processesKnowledge of the environmental impact of planning decisions on communitiesFamiliarity with the legal foundation for land use regulationValid Idaho State Driver's license (occasional travel may be needed for project visits or in-person meetings).Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and prioritiesDemonstrated commitment to safety and quality Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related fieldA minimum of 5 years environmental experienceProficiency with MS Office SuiteStrong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilitiesAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Primary Location:United States-Idaho-BoiseOther Locations:United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene Industry:IndustrialSchedule:Full-timeEmployee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Environmental Sci and PlanningJob Posting:Sep 10, 2024 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law. CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law. At HDR, health and safety matters. For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account