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Senior Environmental Planner/Professional
Summary
Title:Senior Environmental Planner/Professional
ID:1283
Location:Rochester, NY
Department:Planning
Keywords:N/A
Salary Range:N/A
Description
LaBella Associates was established in 1978 and is a certified Great Place To Work. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with offices across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Madrid, Spain. LaBella is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm dedicated to client satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust. We provide services that take a project from start to finish—from an initial study to determine a project’s feasibility to construction administration and start up, and everything in between. 

Job Overview
LaBella Associates seeks a Senior Environmental Planner or professional to join our Downtown Rochester office. The Planning Division at LaBella Associates provides environmental review, planning, funding, and permitting services to a variety of municipal, private, and utility clients in addition to serving internal LaBella divisions.

Under general supervision of the Planning Division Director and Principal Environmental Analyst, the successful candidate will prepare various environmental documents and related technical studies pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NYS Public Service Law (Article 10, Article VII, and Part 102) and other regulatory programs. The candidate may also participate in a broad range of other planning and environmental services offered by LaBella Associates. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential for the positions.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare or assist with SEQRA/NEPA documentation and Environmental Impact Statements.
  • Prepare or assist with Article 10, Article VII and Part 102 certificates
  • Evaluate potential environmental impacts of projects and associated mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review.
  • Lead or participate in public meetings and community engagement.
  • Conduct research, technical analyses and report writing to support environmental assessments and planning reports.
  • Develop and nurture client relationships including preparation of proposals.
Desired Skills
  • Experience with environmental and sustainability issues including wetlands, geology, soils, wildlife, agriculture, and historic/archeological resources.
  • Well versed in SEQRA, NEPA and SHPO regulations and review processes.
  • Knowledge of Article 10. Article VII and Part 102 processes and/or familiarity with wind and energy projects preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • GIS Mapping
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Self motivated with an eagerness to learn.
  • Highly organized including good recordkeeping and project management skills
Qualifications
  • We are looking for a professional with Master’s degree that have 8-10 years of experience in environmental planning, environmental science, urban planning or a related field preferred. However those with a Bachelor’s degree and/or less experience will be considered.
  • Experience in environmental consulting, planning or related field
  • Proficiency with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, online applications and mobile applications. Understanding and ability to utilize social media applications is a plus.

The offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Company Perks

  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Verizon Wireless Discount
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
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