SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior CEQA Project Manager with experience helping to prepare, research, and write background studies and all types of CEQA determinations and related activities for our San Luis Obispo office. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position (with benefits) that is a career growth opportunity to join SWCA's expanding California environmental planning practice. The title/level and compensation of the CEQA Project Manager will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

SWCA's San Luis Obispo's office has been providing environmental planning and consulting services for over 30 years and is well known on the Central Coast for having a positive and collaborative office culture. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment, competitive wages, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

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.

• Conduct background research and data collection on land use and environmental topics primarily for CEQA documents and less often for NEPA documents.
• Conduct site visits.
• Prepare a wide variety of sections for CEQA and NEPA documents.
• Prepare understandable summaries of some technical environmental background studies prepared by technical experts, such as transportation and circulation, geology and soils, air quality, and/or noise.
• Work closely with and manage a team of planners and technical specialists to produce CEQA and NEPA documents and related tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental science, or a related field required; Master's degree helpful.
• At least eight years of experience with a public planning agency, an environmental consulting firm, or comparable experience. Those with fewer years of experience may be considered for other related roles.
• Working knowledge of CEQA and other environmental laws and regulations.
• Excellent written, logic, organizational, oral, analytical, and document management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under high-pressure with schedule constraints.
• Willingness to learn, have fun, and grow into increased management responsibilities.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to improve writing and analysis approaches.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of GIS programs desirable.

Additional Information:

• Ability to visit the San Luis Obispo office 1X per month preferred.
• Ability to travel to project locations in central California highly preferred.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA will be a great fit for you!

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SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans 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 San Luis Obispo, CA-based position can expect a salary of $95,004-$126,672.00/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.

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.

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