HDR is looking for an Associate Environmental Planner to be a part of our growing Environmental program. The successful candidate for this position will have an applied experience in the analysis and preparation of environmental documents, most specifically applying to CEQA and NEPA, with an exposure to other resources regulations (e.g., wetlands, endangered species, water quality, cultural resources). A major component of this position will be focused on the delivery of the environmental documents for the Bay Delta Habitat Conservation Plan (BDCP). This person will also conduct environmental research, write documents, evaluate potential impacts, and devise mitigation measures of projects. This person will also work collaboratively with staff and environmental specialists to prepare technical reports to be integrated into project deliverables.



California is facing unprecedented challenges this year.

The reliability of the statewide water supply is in jeopardy and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, a critical estuary and the main water supply delivery system, is broken. These extraordinary challenges call for an extraordinary solution. California needs a major overhaul that helps to protect the Deltas ecosystem and creates a sustainable delivery system that gives a safer, more reliable water supply. Californias statewide water supply has been slashed and water restrictions are being implemented. The water delivery system, the Delta, is vulnerable a Katrina-style disaster is too real a possibility due to potential rising sea levels and antiquated levee system. If the levees fail, saltwater would rush in and disrupt the states most important water supply. The BDCP will: Identify and implement conservation strategies to improve the overall ecological health of the Delta. Identify and implement ecologically-friendly ways to move fresh water through and around the Delta. Identity and implement actions to address other stressors. Provide a framework to implement the plan over time.



Keywords:

Environmental Planner, CEQA, NEPA, 081413, Bay Delta Conservation Plan BS/BA degree in Environmental Sciences (or related field).

4+ years technical and or field experience preparing environmental documents.

Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).

Knowledge of data collection, interpretation, reduction, analysis, and presentation; working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and ESA.

Strong environmental writing and communication skills.

Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team