Ascent · 1 month ago
Wildfire Resilience - Environmental Project Manager
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expAscent is focused on addressing the wildfire crisis in California and the western U.S. They are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead CEQA and NEPA compliance projects aimed at improving wildfire resilience. The role involves collaboration with clients and project teams to ensure effective environmental review and project implementation.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Elaine Martinez-Lopez
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Ascent leaders and client staff to conceive of innovations in environmental review of wildfire resilience projects
Lead your project team in the management of CEQA document preparation for vegetation management projects for a state agency, resource conservation district, fire-safe council, or local government
Help clients achieve efficient approval of vegetation management projects using consistency with the California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) or a similar programmatic environmental document
Host virtual or in-person coordination meetings with your clients to chart a course for your project that meets the client’s schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Oversee preparation of a NEPA document that addresses fire fuel reduction and forest ecosystem restoration on National Forests, National parks, or Reclamation watershed lands
In addition to wildfire resilience projects, lead environmental review of species conservation plans, recreation plans, ecosystem restoration projects, or fish and wildlife management plans
Collaborate with state or federal agency staff to envision new strategies to comply with CEQA or NEPA, including efficiency innovations
Contribute to proposals for new projects, such as helping prepare a scope of work and price estimate for opportunities to conduct an environmental review of a forest management plan, fire protection plan, or fuel reduction project
Assist with in-house training or speak at a conference or about the latest strategies to promote wildfire resilience or best practices in environmental compliance
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in environmental studies, natural resources, ecology, forestry, or a related field
Strong knowledge of and experience with CEQA and/or NEPA compliance
5 or more years of relevant environmental document management experience
Excellent writing skills and strong organizational skills for budget and schedule management
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive medical benefits
A range of perks designed to enhance emotional, financial, and physical wellness
Company
Ascent
We are a collaborative, solving unprecedented challenges with planning, design, science, and kindness.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gary Jakobs
President/CEO
Amanda Olekszulin
COO/CFO
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2025-04-22
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