ICF · 4 days ago
Lead Utility Planner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $184K/yr
8+ years expICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that values excellence and collaboration. The Lead Utility Planner will manage the environmental compliance process, serving as a primary contact for government and private sector clients, while overseeing multidisciplinary teams in environmental impact analyses and project management.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Serve as a project manager or task manager as appropriate for environmental compliance of development projects, infrastructure projects, and land use plans, overseeing the preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products
Maintain a thorough understanding of CEQA and NEPA, including staying up to date on case law and providing support on complex projects in order to accurately advise clients
Conduct research; write proficiently; and manage multiple project schedules with competing deadlines and budget constraints
Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships
Assist with business development and contribute in a meaningful way to bookings
Manage and author deliverables
Mentor less experienced staff
Strictly adhere to professional standards, including but not limited to: demonstrating consistency and reliability, timeliness in meeting project deadlines, maintaining clear and concise communication, and working responsibly on a team or independently
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, transportation/transit planning, environmental studies, or related field
8+ years of related professional work experience
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and thrives in a team-oriented setting
Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental planning and related fields
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing with external clients, members of the general public, and government officials
Strong analytical skills, including attention to detail
Strong project management skills, including ability to take and give direction, stay organized, and manage time effectively
Commitment to overseeing preparation of high-quality work within established budgets and schedules
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy working with internal staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Preferred
Experience preparing and managing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents for federal, state and local government agencies; and/or experience preparing and managing high quality CEQA documents for utilities and private sector clients and engineering firms
Experience obtaining environmental permits, reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, visual resources, and hydrology
Several years of project management experience working within a private consulting firm
Business development experience and willingness to engage in business development
Serving in a leadership role either as a supervisor or task manager leading and mentoring moderate to large-size teams of staff and subconsultants
Company
ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$59MKey Investors
New York State Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-02-13Grant· $29M
2021-03-15Grant· $30M
2006-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
John Wasson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
James Morgan
Chief Operating Officer and EVP
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