*With general direction, gathers, compiles, and analyzes data across a broad range of disciplines for purposes of conducting environmental impact assessments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
*Conducts basic to high-complexity analysis for CEQA and NEPA documents, other technical studies, and plans. *Reviews analysis conducted by junior staff or subconsultants and recommends improvements/changes as necessary.
*Performs or oversees field investigations, surveys, studies, or other research in order to compile and analyze data on environmental impacts of prospective land uses or development/infrastructure proposals.
*Collaborates with engineers, designers, clients, and subconsultants to research, analyze or resolve complex environmental impact-related project issues.
*Reviews land use plans for compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental laws. Escalates any legal compliance issues as necessary.
*Prepares, or assists in preparing, CEQA and/or NEPA documents, including environmental impact reports or environmental impact statements; negative declarations/mitigated negative declarations or environmental assessments; CEQA categorical exemptions or NEPA categorical exclusions; and other related CEQA and/or NEPA documents, notices, and other materials.
*Assists in public outreach, including preparation of project information materials, presentations, and public meeting/workshop materials.
*Assists the Project Technical Leader in managing project workflow, quality, and deliverables.
*Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
*Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
*Performs other duties as required.
*Collaborates with sales staff to develop proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
*Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices. *Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future CEQA/NEPA compliance needs.