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Job Title: Environmental Planner\ \ Hiring Salary Range: \$55,992 - \$80,000 / year DOE\ Position Salary Range: \$55,992 - \$83,988\ \ Department: Public Works\ Job Status: Full Time\ Reports To: Assigned Supervisor\ Amount of Travel Required: Some\ Benefits Eligible: YES\ PERSI Eligible: YES\ \ Work Schedule:\ Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.

The City of Nampa Public Works Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Planner to provide environmental process support for transportation, water/wastewater utility, and other public infrastructure projects.\ \ Do you possess at least 5 years\' experience in environmental planning studies and impact documentation? Are you competent in using specialized software and tools for environmental modelling, impact assessment, and project management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.\ As an Environmental Planner or Principal Environmental Planner in our Public Works Department, you will play a crucial role in providing environmental process support for transportation, water/wastewater utility, and other public infrastructure projects.\ Your primary focus will be on ensuring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements, and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) regulations.\ If you are ready to make a positive impact on your community and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for the City of Nampa.\ \ WHAT YOU WILL DO:\ \ Prepare environmental checklists such as the Idaho Transportation Department Form 654 and supporting documentation.\ Complete, and/or manage consultants to complete, environmental assessments, statements, reports, findings, and related documentation in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.\ Manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, socio-economic, and other impacts, and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts.\ Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, and consultants, throughout the environmental review process to successfully progress projects thru to design and construction.\ Research local, state, and federal complex permitting requirements.\ Prepare necessary environmental documentation in support of grant application requirements.\ Communicate environmental protocols and requirements at hearings, public meetings, and with other key community stakeholders.\ Work with the Planning and Zoning Department, as necessary, to assure conformity with the Citys comprehensive plan, future land use map, and other long range planning documents.\ This position will provide support, as necessary, to others to coordinate and manage capital project planning/design/construction using project management techniques and principles.\ Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.\ \ \ WHAT YOU WILL BRING:\ Education, Experience Level, Certification Requirements:\ Bachelor\'s degree in planning, civil engineering, environmental engineering, physical or life science, or a related field.\ 5+ years of experience in environmental planning studies and impact documentation following regulatory procedures for project development.\ Proficiency in operating a personal computer and adapting to new technology.\ NEPA documents and environmental permitting.\ Environmental concepts and principles.\ Environmental planning methods and project impacts.\ Federal, state, and local governmental organizations related to environmental planning.\ Project management and grant writing (a plus).\ Excel ent organizational skills.\ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\ Effective communication, both written and oral.\ Ability to work collaboratively in a team.\ Detail-oriented and able to prioritize effectively.\ Stress tolerance and commitment to safety.\ \ Knowledge of /Experience with:\ Preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and environmental permitting.\ Environmental concepts and principles.\ Environmental planning methods and impacts associated with project location, design, and construction.\ General principles behind planning for conservation and preservation of natural and/or cultural resources.\ Federal, state, regional, and local governmental organizations as they relate to environmental planning.\ Trends in federal, state, and local environmental assessment and mitigation reports, impact statements, and/or negative declarations.\ Principles and terms related to general and applied planning, development regulations, comprehensive planning, and zoning requirements.\ Project management including development of scope of work, work plans, project schedu