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Lead Level Environmental Planner - NEPA
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![]() United States, Colorado, Broomfield | |
![]() 295 Interlocken Blvd Ste 300 (Show on map) | |
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About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and actively looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. Our Denver/Ft. Collins, Colorado Team is looking for a self-motivated Lead-Level Environmental Planner - NEPA (HR Titles hired under this job opening include Lead Environmental Planner, Senior Environmental Planner; or Principal Environmental Planner) with attention to detail and strong communication skills. Individuals need to be willing and able to work with peers across various offices and accomplish tasks associated with a variety of projects in any given week. The ability to work directly with clients is imperative. The interest in pursuing new business is also desirable. This is a regular status, full time position, reporting to one of SWCA's Team Lead's out of our Denver-Front Range offices. Work can be based in the office, in a hybrid work arrangement, or remote (distributed) for those located in the region. SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in environmental planning, natural and cultural resource management, and regulatory compliance. Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. 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 You will be responsible for performing and overseeing multi-disciplinary environmental impact analyses, facilitating public and agency outreach, and providing quality assurance and leadership during the development of EAs and EISs. More senior positions (e.g., senior NEPA planner; principal NEPA planner) will be accountable for more business development and lead more complicated, multidisciplinary planning efforts, projects and teams. Specific responsibilities include:
Typically, lead-level employees have first-level responsibility for projects, processes, technologies, client relationships, or teams. At the Lead Role Level, employees and their managers identify a Career Focus Area and an employee's on-the-job accountabilities and development activities reflect this focus. Senior-level employees lead complex projects or tasks specific to their practice area, or provide leadership to project managers and the project management discipline at SWCA, developing methodologies and tools, and coaching and developing PM colleagues. Employees at the Principal Role Level provide leadership to programs, departments, offices, practices, or business lines. They lead or influence other people leaders. Principals help SWCA stay aligned in driving organizational priorities and ensure collaboration across functional business units. Experience and qualifications for success We seek a team member who brings with him/her demonstrated experience in NEPA project management, environmental analysis, and agency consultation. We seek the following specific qualities:
Preferred qualifications:
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 accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.
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 Colorado-based position can expect an annual salary of: Lead Environmental Planner - NEPA, $84,084/year to $108,108/year; Senior Environmental Planner - NEPA, $96,096/year to $122,304/year; Principal Environmental Planner - NEPA, $109,200/year to $140,868/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 Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. 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 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-EF1 |