Principal Environmental Planner – Mining (On-call)

ICF is hiring a Principal Environmental Planner for its mining team, focusing on land use planning, environmental permitting, and NEPA compliance across the Mountain West region. The role involves managing environmental reviews, consulting with regulatory agencies, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in environmental reviews and mining laws. This position is on-call and allows for flexible work arrangements.
Description

Principal Environmental Planner – Mining (On-call)

Mountain West Remote

Ready to make a difference?

ICF is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Planner for our mining team with consulting experience to play a key role on our planning team in the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska). The ideal candidate will have experience with land use planning, environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated regulations, and mining laws.

We lead the environmental compliance efforts for our clients complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including mining, energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes (environmental impact statements and environmental assessments) that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and other impacts; and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private companies. Our staff work on the most current and important projects including energy development and management of land use, water, recreation, and other resources.

About On-call Employment With ICF

Given the project-specific nature of our work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours intermittently as needed. On-Call employees are paid on an hourly basis and will be eligible for overtime pay per federal and state regulations. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF).

In this position you will be a senior leader tasked with the following:
• Management and review of federal, state, and local permitting and NEPA compliance for mining and energy projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with local, state, and federal government clients, as well as private sector clients such as mining companies, commercial/industrial developers, and engineering companies.
• Coordinating the effort of multidisciplinary teams tasked with conducting research, preparing technical documents/deliverables, and interfacing with external clients.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare proposals, and develop new business with new and existing clients.
• Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Serve as a senior reviewer, project director or project manager on large complex projects.
• Develop and expand client relationships.
• Lead project teams to meet client schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• Lead, manage, inspire, and mentor staff.

What You Need To Have (minimum Qualifications)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science, Natural Science, Policy, Economics, Environmental Science or related disciplines.
• 12+ years of experience with national/state/local-level environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.

What We Would Like You To Have (preferred Experience)
• Masters Degree in Physical Science, Natural Science, Policy, Economics, Environmental Science preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing/preparing environmental permitting or NEPA documents.
• Recent working experience with the Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service regulations and policies.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits, reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, and hydrology.
• Recent working experience preparing/reviewing reasonably foreseeable development scenarios or mineral potential reports.
• Experience managing pre-NEPA work (e.g., surveys, data collection).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies with mining clients.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients.

Professional Skills You Will Use
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
• Set challenging and measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s).
• Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.
• Organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$130,037.00 - $221,063.00

Colorado Remote Office (CO99)