Land Planner II - LPS 2

We are looking for a Senior Land Planner to join our Evergreen division. The Senior Land Planner is responsible for providing environmental technical project support for the gas and electric vegetation management activities, construction, and the operation, and maintenance of the company's facilities. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Act as the Environmental Lead and therefore main point of contact for the line of business and coordinating with the various subject matter experts on their tasks and deadlines
Review Federal and State legislation and local development plans and policies to understand how they would impact the company's operations
Develop and monitor environmental and land related project budgets and schedules
Identify the need to conduct CEQA/NEPA reviews on projects, acquire environmental resource discretionary permits, complete the application process and negotiate the terms of such permits with the regulatory and land management agencies
Perform feasibility and support routing/siting studies
Ensure environmental compliance on routine maintenance work and large construction projects or activities
Attend public or agency meetings and present projects via information programs or public hearings
Provide guidance, technical direction, and in coordination with legal, act as the liaison on environmental issues
Work Supervisor over environmental contractor and manage the quality of their work product and tasks including contractor safety.
Main Job Functions:
Environmental Review, Permitting, Notifications and Compliance:
Conduct environmental reviews, obtain discretionary permits and clearances required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities on private, Federal, and State lands.
Coordinate environmental studies for permit acquisition and work with environmental specialists to develop protection and mitigation measures.
Work with line of business to implement permit conditions.
During and upon project completion, ensure permit compliance is implemented and all conditions have been met.
Consult with Law Department regarding environmental compliance.
Land use:
Research and analyze company and public records to assess land uses and possible needs to change zoning or public use; identify possible land constraints and regulatory jurisdictions; and local, State, and Federal permit requirements associated with access or encroachment.
Develop strategies to mitigate and minimize public concerns regarding the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities.
Provide assistance to other internal groups and the line of business to identify permit triggers, appropriate reviews and local approvals required for siting of properties.
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Required Skills & Experience
BA/BS with emphasis in Land Use/Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management, Biology, or the equivalent in education and/or experience.
10 years' experience in Land Planning, Discretionary Permit Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Resource Management or equivalent.
Certificate from a Land Use /Environmental Planning program, AICP certification, or California PLS license.
Federal and State Land Managing Agency coordination.
Applied knowledge and experience of CEQA/NEPA, CESA/ESA, and other resource laws, regulations, and permit triggers.
Strong written and oral communication skills; strong team building and facilitation skills; strong organization skills; goal oriented, ability to manage concurrent responsibilities.
Experience in Utilities space, Electric Transmission preferred, or biologist or cultural type background if no utilities
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Master's Degree
Experience with utility vegetation management
Experience with Salesforce and SAP
Utility experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.