POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal guidance, provides technical and professional expertise in the field of environmental planning this includes management of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents; Monitors for compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions; Prepares and administers scopes of work and associated budgets, schedules and contracts; Conducts and directs field work and site assessment activities for various conservation areas; Prepares staff and progress reports; Develops and presents land management conservation and environmental program presentations to TCA management and Board of Directors, and performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties and/or duties that are outside the specific responsibilities that are listed.

• Manage day-to-day activities of TCA`s various open space conservation and mitigation programs to achieve TCA`s goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with project biologists and monitoring to ensure properties are maintained in accordance with applicable deed instruments and/or resource management plans.
• Conduct and lead site visits to assess and document property conditions.
• Coordinate with and providing technical input to internal agency staff, local jurisdictions, transportation agencies, regulatory agencies, other public agencies, and regional conservation working groups on issues pertaining to environmental compliance, regulatory permitting, conservation and mitigation programs.
• Review environmental documents, regulatory permits, biological monitoring reports, habitat restoration plans, mitigation documents, and other environmental data and reports.
• Scope projects for the appropriate level of environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Participate in all aspects of contract procurements.
• Liaise with project teams, consultants, elected officials, resource agencies, and the general public regarding assigned transportation projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Transportation Planning, Public Policy or related field combined with a minimum of (6) years of professional experience in environmental compliance, environmental document preparation/management, transportation planning/management, mitigation monitoring, and/or regulatory/local agency coordination. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of environmental planning
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements
• Development of assumptions and modeling for traffic operations or vehicle miles traveled analyses/mitigation
• Resource agency laws and requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, State Air Resources Board, California Fish and Game Code, and State/Federal Endangered Species Acts
• Methods for conducting field studies
• Environmental and Biological research, analysis, reporting methods, and procedures
• Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Council on Environmental Quality policies, procedures, and practices

Skills in:

• Reviewing design work and conducting quality control on environmental documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performing detailed analyses and producing professional quality reports for distribution to TCA leadership, Board members, and the general public.
• Establishing priorities and managing multiple activities so as to effectively meet departmental/TCA initiatives and deadlines.
• Explaining complex issues in a concise manner to staff, elected officials, regulatory agencies, the general public, and/or other stakeholders.
• Speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to inform them of TCA’s background, projects, and environmental initiatives.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including delivering presentations.
• Working effectively both independently and as a part of a collaborative team.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License combined with a clean driving record.

The following are desirable but not required and may be offset by demonstrated experience:

• Certified Environmental Planner Certification is desirable but not required.
• American Institute of Certified Planners designation is a plus
• Project Management Professional Certification is a plus
• Certifications or scientific permits in species, habitat, or wetland surveys is desirable but not required.