Senior Environmental Planner

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Environmental Planner | Hauppauge, NY

The successful candidate will assist with the management of a team of professionals involved in planning, environmental review, and economic development.  Duties include assisting with the development and implementation of strategies for development of real estate, institutional and/or governmental projects, project management, business development, and client relationship management.

In addition to leading high-profile environmental/planning projects and assisting in the Director of Environmental Planning in business development efforts, the Senior Environmental Planner will also be responsible for supporting the Director with the management and mentoring of staff and team operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead entitlement/approval and environmental review strategy for complex projects
• Manage and participate in the preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments, planning and zoning studies, wetlands and coastal permits, visual impact analyses and related studies
• Review and prepare State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) documentation
• Assist clients with the administration of SEQRA and NEPA processes
• Assist clients with the preparation of master plans, comprehensive plans, zoning codes and similar documents
• Participate in the QA/QC process
• Make presentations before municipal boards
• Assist the Director with the generation of new business development opportunities
• Assist the Director in establishing and tracking project milestones and business goals
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to communicate project status, changes in conditions or other key points of information
• Support the Director in providing oversight, direction, management, mentoring and ongoing open communication to staff

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker, detail oriented and problem solver
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Highly motivated self-starter with interest in growing the environmental planning practice on Long Island and throughout the region
• Demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Ability to support senior management with the generation of new business development opportunities and preparing winning proposals

Qualifications

• BS degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 8-11 years of experience in environmental planning required
• 11-15 years’ experience preferred
• Experience managing a team required
• Working knowledge of SEQRA/NEPA and land use regulations a plus

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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