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Job Description:

Opportunity :

We are hiring for a highly experienced Senior Project Planner to provide  technical direction and assist with  managing a team of urban/environmental planning professionals and technicians on large projects, or on several smaller projects or studies, involving the development of plans for the utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.  Responsible for the technical excellence of the tasks and analyses performed, regulatory compliance, and for on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.  Assists the Project Manager in preparing Project Management Plans, Project Control Statements, and Quality Control files for annual QA project audits. This is a full-time hire role, hybrid as needed to report to our Corona, CA office and allows for full remote based working in California.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the Environmental Requirements for major projects
• Report, in person, to the Parsons Corona office 2 to 3 days a week or as required
• Required: familiarity with Caltrans District 8 environmental procedures and Standard Environmental Reference website
• Maintain close coordination with Caltrans District 8 Environmental Staff, Contractor environmental staff and construction staff
• Experience with Resource Agency Coordination and securing regulatory permits
• Ensure Contractor abides by Technical Provisions for the contract
• Provide oversight (review/perform quality checks) of contractor-prepared deliverables
• Spot check field activities to ensure compliance with environmental measures
• Oversight of the Project Environmental Commitments Record
• Advise on activities that would require a Revalidation to be completed.
• Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes as required to support the environmental activities
• Overseeing other environmental support staff for the Project
• Other task as required

Requirements :

4-year degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field and 20 years or more of related work experience.

Extensive experience and knowledge of CEQA  and NEPA regulations for environmental planning is required.  

Skills :

 Extensive working knowledge and proficiency in application of project and staff management principles.  Expert knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures, inclusive of CEQA and NEPA regulations.   Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments is required.  Also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, a thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations, and the proven ability for performing in a supervisory capacity on a project. 

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $60.14 - $108.27

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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