Senior Environmental Land Planner at Kforce Inc in Oakland, California

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Oakland, CA that is seeking 2 Senior Environmental Land Planners.

Project Description
The Land Planner is responsible for providing land-related technical project support for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities. This role acts as a project lead over the permitting process, including notification tracking, notification review, compliance research and analysis, and working with internal partners (Biologists and Culture Resource Specialists) and external agencies (there are a variety of discretionary permits that may be required), all with the end goal of releasing the project to construction. The Land Planner will be supporting 30-40 small, shorter-cycle projects simultaneously

Responsibilities:

• Acquisition of routine governmental permits and ensure ESA/CESA compliance for projects


• Responsible for the land component of regulatory filings


• Ensures electric transmission projects are in compliance with CPUC's G.O. 131-d, including the preparation and filing of Notices of Construction (NOC)

perform routing and siting; Ensure FERC license compliance

• Develop and monitor land-related project budgets and schedules


• Perform recreation facility operation and maintenance


• Perform property management of hydroelectric watershed lands


• Negotiate the acquisition of essential permits and clearances from regulatory agencies


• Research and analyze public records and regulatory requirements; Present projects to the public via information programs or public hearings


• Analyze local development plans and policies for impacts to operations


• Provides guidance, technical direction, and legal liaison to local Land Service offices

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Land Use/Environmental Planning, Land Surveying, Business, Recreation Management, or related resource field - highly, highly preferred


• 5+ years of experience in Land Planning, Environmental Analysis, Resource Management or equivalent


• Applied knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and the CESA/ESA, FERC and other resource laws


• Experience in Cultural, Water (404, 401, Storm certs) resources, wildlife/fisheries biology and/or wetland sciences


• Experience with MS Office and tracking work in a database (Salesforce)


• Ability to manage concurrent responsibilities and projects


• Self-motivated and able to work with team members located throughout the service territory with minimal oversite


• Experience working with land and resource management agencies

Nice to Have:

• Certificate in Land/Environmental Planning


• AICP certification


• Background in Environmental science/engineering/geographical, geological/biological


• Vegetation Management experience


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Strong team-building and facilitation skills


• Strong organization skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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