Rincon Consultants · 1 day ago
Climate Action and Adaptation Planner PM
Ventura, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expRincon Consultants is a California-based environmental consulting firm dedicated to delivering practical, science-based environmental solutions. The Climate Action and Adaptation Planner will support the development and implementation of climate action plans and resiliency strategies for various communities, focusing on assessing vulnerabilities and managing projects related to climate adaptation.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and design of Climate Action and Adaptation Plans, resiliency strategies, and other documents
Develop and implement strategies to help communities adapt to climate change impacts, such as wildfires, extreme heat, sea-level rise, and drought
Manipulate and utilize Climate Hazards Center (CHC) Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CHC-CMIP6) to analyze local risks, particularly regarding wildfire, precipitation, and increasing temperatures, to identify vulnerable populations and infrastructure
Evaluate sea level rise related hazards based on CoSMoS tools
Perform research for complex projects including modeling short- and long-term resilience benefits, implementation costs, GHG reduction and other co-benefits, and other impacts
Integrate climate adaptation and environmental justice policies into local government planning documents
Prepare drafts of technical memoranda, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials
Utilize various quantitative and qualitative modeling methods and protocols
Work independently and as part of a team to develop solutions for quantitative and qualitative problems
Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters of sustainability and climate action and adaptation
Promote a culture of ownership, teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients
Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Rincon in a professional manner
Work closely with Rincon Principal(s) and Managers to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values
Engage with diverse communities and stakeholders and communicate complicated scientific and climate related topics
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline
4 years of related experience plus Master's degree, or 2 years of related experience plus a PhD
Experience managing budgets for multifaceted work programs
Data management and analysis experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or equivalent
Strong interest in climate science and problem solving
Excellent communication, planning, budgeting, and organizational skills
Strong writing skills
Enjoy fast-paced and varied work
Positive attitude and eager to streamline and improve process and workflows
Highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills, and innovative
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in energy, climate, or related field preferred
Demonstrated experience completing complex calculations or modeling desired
Benefits
Health coverage options
Employer-sponsored insurance
Retirement benefits
Generous time off
Programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement
Company
Rincon Consultants
Rincon Consultants provides environmental consulting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.45M2026-01-14Series Unknown· $1.45M
Leadership Team
John Dreher
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Gialketsis
Vice President Strategic Advisor
Recent News
2025-10-23
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