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ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING & PLANNING MANAGER: Oakland, CA
Requisition Number: 09-0206
Description: We are looking for a Senior Environmental Planning Manager (Seller/Doer) to support the development and growth of Kleinfelder's Environmental Planning and Permitting (EP&P) Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Kleinfelder's fastest growing services. This position will be based out of our Oakland, California office. As the successful candidate, you will lead our EP&P efforts in the Bay Area, supporting the Northern California efforts, including: marketing, project management, training, and strategic initiatives and planning (i.e. identifying key environmental firms for teaming and/or other formal relationships, creating and executing a Regional EP&P Action Plan, recruiting, and cross-training employees). This position will support the overall marketing of the firm's services using EP&P as an entrŽe to new infrastructure programs and projects. In addition, the EP&P leader will team and coordinate with the Regional Environmental Managers, Business Development and EP&P Leaders located within the company. As a practice leader, you will provide technical expertise and senior review on company-wide EP&P projects and action items.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in project permitting, wildlife ecology, and impact assessment. Environmental Planning, permitting, wetland, NEPA and CEQA experience is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in the use of the Microsoft suite required.
The candidate will have a record of successful client relationships, and experience working with developers, government entities, and other development-related organizations. Experience in permitting of projects with regulatory agencies required. An understanding of the business, environmental, and political communities in the Bay Area is preferred.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in California managing a profitable EP&P group, be able to promote the visibility of the Practice and the Company via publishing, technical presentations, and key participation in environmental professional organizations.
Education: Bachelors degree in geology, earth science, environmental engineering or related field required. Strongly preferred: a M.S., PhD and/or other graduate degree in planning, natural resources, and/or law.
Additional Information
Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and employee ownership. Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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