Planner III - CEQA Specialist
We are seeking a Planner III – CEQA Specialist to lead and support complex environmental planning assignments involving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This role will manage environmental review processes for a diverse range of public and private development projects, coordinating technical studies, reviewing project proposals, and preparing clear, legally defensible documentation. The successful candidate will apply sound professional judgment, communicate effectively with applicants, consultants, agencies, and community members, and help ensure projects comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and local policies.
Key responsibilities include serving as project manager for Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Addenda, exemptions, and related CEQA documents. Duties may include preparing scopes of work and requests for proposals; selecting and managing environmental consultants; reviewing technical reports and administrative records; evaluating project impacts and mitigation measures; drafting staff reports, findings, notices, and resolutions; coordinating public review and comment processes; and presenting recommendations to decision-making bodies. The position may also provide technical guidance to planners and other staff, assist with policy development, and support complex or sensitive projects involving land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure, biological resources, cultural resources, noise, air quality, and climate change.
Applicants should possess substantial professional planning experience with progressively responsible CEQA assignments, including demonstrated experience managing environmental documents from scoping through approval. A bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field is typically required; a master’s degree is desirable. Candidates should have strong knowledge of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, related environmental regulations, and land use planning principles. Excellent research, technical writing, organization, negotiation, and public presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Experience with geographic information systems, project management tools, and public-sector planning procedures is highly desirable.
Planner III - CEQA Specialist
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