Environmental Planner/Nepa Specialist

Position: Environmental Planner/NEPA Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Georgia

Job Description:

Lumenor Consulting Group is looking for a motivated Environmental Analyst to join our growing Environmental team. Preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience working with state DOT’s or other agencies related to infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic environmental consulting professional with the desire to foster technical excellence, the ability to provide day to day project support and the desire to support a growing NEPA team. This candidate will be an integral part of our growth strategy and must be willing to perform work on site as an extension of staff at a major state agency as well as conduct fieldwork on occasion.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist in the completion of documentation and technical aspects of NEPA/GEPA or other state environmental processes
• Perform duties as an extension of staff at a major state agency in the NEPA department
• Provide quality reviews of reports prepared by others
• Assist in the development of scopes and budgets for environmental tasks
• Data entry and tracking of project statuses and schedules from concept development through agency clearance
• Manage/adhere to field safety efforts
• Adhere to established quality program for project deliverables
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in relevant field (environmental sciences, natural sciences, public policy, urban geography, ecology, history, or other relevant field)
• 3+ years’ experience relevant professional experience
• Knowledge of NEPA process for federal aid projects
• Strong technical and scientific writing skills with experience preparing environmental reports
• Experience with public involvement and engagement
• Strong organizational skills and focus on attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Linear transportation or infrastructure experience – DOT experience
• GIS experience
• Experience completing sections of or entire NEPA documentation
• Environmental Justice analysis experience
• Experience in meeting with and conducting consultations with federal and state agencies
• Ability to understand and interpret preliminary and final roadway or construction plans
• Communicates effectively with clients and fosters a positive working relationship with the client

The Company:

Lumenor is a woman-owned business (WBE) and certified DBE consulting firm focused on the delivery of quality business, technology, and environmental solutions for our public sector clients within the transportation / transit, utilities, and Federal markets. Dedicated to bettering the communities we serve, Lumenor leverages our dynamic team of technical experts to work with our clients allowing them to modernize their infrastructure, enhance customer experience, and streamline the decision-making process.

Lumenor Hiring Practices:

Lumenor Consulting Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority / Female / Disabled/Veteran.

Lumenor Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individual with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization:

Applicants for U.S. based positions with Lumenor Consulting Group must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• National Environmental Policy Act: 3 years (Preferred)
• Department of transportation/transit: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person