Principal CEQA Planning Lead
Company: SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Principal CEQA Planning
Lead (HR Title: Principal Planning Team Lead) to lead and direct
the growth and expansion of our environmental planning team in
Southern California to include the inland empire and greater San
Diego areas. While affiliated with our Pasadena office, this
position can be filled remotely from anywhere in Central and
Northern California. The Principal Planning Lead will also
collaborate with environmental planners throughout California and
the nation. As a Principal Planning Lead, you will grow and lead
this service area in the nation's largest market for environmental
services. This "cornerstone" position is ideal for an experienced
and ambitious person who is looking to advance their career as both
an environmental practitioner and as a manager/mentor to a
collaborative team that is committed to excellence. SWCA is a
well-established leader in environmental consulting in California,
having provided high-quality planning, cultural and natural
resources services in the region for over 40 years. We are a 100%
employee-owned firm, and in addition to our competitive benefits
package, we offer health and wellness programs, career development
progression and training, the opportunity to give back to our
communities, and a flexible work environment. We are excited to
meet you! This is a regular, full-time, salaried position eligible
for remote work in Southern California. Application deadline: Our
team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews
will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The
application process will remain open until we have received a
robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified
suitable individuals, we may close the application process without
prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all
applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
What you will accomplish
What you will bring
A strong interest in growing a
Southern California planning practice with a significant focus on
CEQA services; A history of successfully managing CEQA, NEPA,
and/or planning projects of various scales and levels of
complexity; Strong existing client contacts in one or more of
SWCA's key client sectors (e.g., governmental planning and
community development departments, public works departments, water
and wastewater departments/utilities, private developers,
attorneys, or energy developers and utilities);A proven track
record of developing client relationships, leading to the creation
of new business opportunities;A history of managing teams and
recruiting and hiring quality individuals;A desire to work in a
team environment, being inspired through always learning and
advancing; and The ability to create a climate where people are
motivated to bring their best work to help our employee-owned
company grow and prosperWhat you will accomplish Technical
Leadership- The Principal Planning Lead will provide technical
leadership throughout the region by serving as a Senior Project
Manager and/or Project Director on key projects, giving strategic
input to other active projects in the region, and serving as a
technical advisor to share advanced ideas for the region's projects
and pursuits. The Principal Planning Lead will encourage innovation
in the program and mentor staff. You will work with your team to
generate process improvements and novel technical approaches.
Client and Business Development Leadership- The Principal Planning
Lead will direct CEQA, NEPA, and planning marketing and business
development efforts. These activities will include fostering new
and existing client relationships, determining which opportunities
to pursue, leading proposal and interview efforts, and targeting
promising markets, geographies, and sectors. The Principal Planning
Lead will be supported by several senior practitioners experienced
in client and business development. People Leadership- The
Principal Planning Lead will recruit, hire, manage, and mentor
junior and senior planning staff. Problem-solving skills are a
must, including the ability to discern which issues need to be
elevated and which can be resolved without assistance. The
Principal Planning Lead will be nimble and adaptable and will
manage the workload of the team through shifting deadlines and
client expectations. As the leader of the Southern California
planning team, the Principal Planning Lead will have the authority
to assign and hire team members as needed to grow the environmental
planning service line. This position will prioritize collaboration,
the advancement and growth of the group, and the professional
development of team members.
Experience and qualifications for success
- Bachelor's degree in environmental
planning or a related field. Minimum of 12 years of progressive
environmental planning and project management experience, preparing
CEQA documents and managing the planning process.Experience
managing planning teams and working collaboratively with other
environmental consulting disciplines (e.g., cultural and natural
resources);
- Experience leading client and business development efforts and
proposals to secure new opportunities with new clientele.
- Strong technical review skills.Preferred qualifications
Planning experience in Southern
California. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing
employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental
services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the
largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering
News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. If you would like to
contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need
assistance completing the online application process due to a
disability, please email or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact
information is for disability accommodation requests only. All
other inquiries will not receive a response. EOE - women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are
encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds,
including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We
believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity,
innovation, and overall organizational success SWCA is committed to
salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In
alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in
all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and
transparency. An employee in this Pasadena, CA-based position can
expect a salary of $115,830-$150,930/year. Actual pay within this
range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic
location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors
permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for
performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider
SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive package,
forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate
culture, award-winning career development, and more. Employees in
this position are eligible for consideration for SWCA's bonus
program, which provides awards based on individual and
organizational performance. SWCA continues to invest deeply in
career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career
Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff.
We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team
members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal
candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered
for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where
possible, providing our existing employees with compelling
opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-KB1
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