NEPA Planner | UT

Eocene Environmental Group is seeking a full-time NEPA Planner in Moab, UT, offering $30-$45 per hour. The role involves providing environmental planning expertise for obtaining permits across various industries. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in environmental planning, 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of NEPA. This is a remote position for candidates located within the contiguous U.S., preferably in Utah.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Regional Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $30 - $45 per hour, based on relevant experience

This is a remote opportunity. Candidates must be located within the contiguous United States. Ideal candidates will be located in Utah.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Planner position will provide environmental planning expertise to lead or assist in obtaining local, state, and/or federal permits for projects related to the energy/utility, transmission, transportation, telecommunications, development, and other industries.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
• Complete tasks associated with NEPA or other local, state, and federal permitting
• Research requirements for a variety of local, state, and federal permits
• Collaborate with staff, agencies, clients, and other project collaborators to facilitate permit submittals and schedules
• Synthesize and communicate permit stipulations and requirements
• Track and organize permit processes and status
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Position may require some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and NEPA document production
• Strong knowledge of local (Utah) agencies and agency rules and regulations
• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, local, and tribal agencies
• Note-taking ability
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline
• 6-10 years of experience working with or for Utah/Great Basin federal, state, or local agencies
• Prior experience with NEPA compliance for federal telecommunications grants (i.e., RUS and NTIA)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities
• Familiarity with Salesforce and ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)
• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record
• Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain

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