[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate and Environmental Planner, AECOM, San Francisco, CA

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Climate and Environmental Planner
https://aecom.jobs/san-francisco-ca/climate-and-environmental-planner/4D0900C4F8124FBBAEFC6C308C30886F/job/?vs=1554

Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Climate and Environmental Planner for our San Francisco, CA location.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what's possible - the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
+ Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies - 2014-2020

+ \#1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record's 2019 "Top 500 Design Firms" and #1 2019 "Top 200 Environmental Firms"

+ VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly(r) Gold Employer

+ Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019

About Buildings + Places

AECOM's Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

+ Work on climate adaptation vulnerability assessments and plans

+ Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of Regional Conservation Investment Strategies and other conservation planning tools in California. This includes technical work related to regional conservation planning such as climate change analyses and design of conservation plans and strategies for multiple species and habitats over large spatial scales.

+ Experience developing comprehensive conservation plans including technical work related to parks and open space planning and land management.

+ Experience working on climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning projects, with a focus on sea level rise

+ Oversee and manage projects to meet technical, financial, and schedule project goals.

+ Lead meetings and run workshops/trainings with clients, stakeholders, working groups/committees, advocacy and community groups, and local, state and federal regulatory agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ,and other agencies.

+ Preparing, reviewing, managing permit applications and supporting documents to secure regulatory permits and approvals (i.e., Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404, Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, California Fish and Game Code Section 1600 _,_ McAteer-Petris Act, and the San Francisco Bay Plan, etc). Knowledge and familiarity with CEQA.

+ Experience developing compensatory mitigation plans.

+ Technical Background: 6 years professional experience in environmental consulting. Knowledge of biological resources in California, familiarity with excel-based and/or GIS-based analysis, experience with endangered species, or experience in conservation planning.

+ Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems.

+ Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.

+ Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.

+ Conducts research and does investigation work as required.

+ Plans and organizes project studies.

+ Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.

+ Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.

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  *   May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.
Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelors in conservation biology, environmental planning, urban planning, sustainability planning, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience or a combination of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in environmental consulting.

+ Knowledge of biological resources in California, familiarity with excel-based and/or GIS-based analysis, experience with endangered species, or experience in conservation planning.

+ Masters Degree in conservation biology, environmental planning, urban planning, sustainability planning, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field

+ Work on climate adaptation vulnerability assessments and plans

+ Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of Regional Conservation Investment Strategies and other conservation planning tools in California. This includes technical work related to regional conservation planning such as climate change analyses and design of conservation plans and strategies for multiple species and habitats over large spatial scales.

+ Experience developing comprehensive conservation plans including technical work related to parks and open space planning and land management.

+ Experience working on climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning projects, with a focus on sea level rise

+ Oversee and manage projects to meet technical, financial, and schedule project goals.

+ Lead meetings and run workshops/trainings with clients, stakeholders, working groups/committees, advocacy and community groups, and local, state and federal regulatory agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ,and other agencies.

+ Preparing, reviewing, managing permit applications and supporting documents to secure regulatory permits and approvals (i.e., Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404, Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, California Fish and Game Code Section 1600 _,_ McAteer-Petris Act, and the San Francisco Bay Plan, etc). Knowledge and familiarity with CEQA.

+ Experience developing compensatory mitigation plans.

Additional Information:
+ Sponsorship for US Work Authorization is not offered with this position

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Climate and Environmental Planner

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