Associate Environmental Planner

JC-508643 - Associate Environmental Planner
ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 3/10/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Hazard Mitigation Section consists of a team of dedicated and passionate professionals focused on increasing resiliency and reducing risk to lives and property throughout California. The four divisions within the Hazard Mitigation Section help communities understand the natural hazard risks they face, identify ways to mitigate those risks, access funding to become more resilient, and assess the success of implemented measures.

Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance Division Chief, the Associate Environmental Planner is expected to provide subject matter expertise in identification, research and solution of complex challenges to environmental planning and monitoring as it relates to implementation of the Hazard Mitigation programs at Cal OES. The incumbent is expected to help prepare and review environmental impact reports and other documents to determine the effects of proposed activities on environmental health, answer permitting questions, and assist our communities with the environmental, cultural, and historic preservation review process and implementation of conditions throughout the grant life cycle.

The Associate Environmental Planner will take on the most complex environmental reviews for NEPA and CEQA compliance; cultural resource reviews, conduct analysis of and make recommendations that support and mitigate environmental impacts; resolve difficult and complex environmental/permitting issues and undertake a variety of actions necessary to implement the Section's goals and objectives.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Working Conditions

This position is located in the Hazard Mitigation Resilience Support Unit in Mather, CA.
Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Desirable Qualifications

- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Knowledge and experience in urban, regional, and/or environmental planning
- Experience analyzing and interpreting legislative documents, government codes and regulations
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
- Ability to lead a team and prioritize workload and manage multiple projects
- Excellent customer service and team lead skills
- Experience managing EHP regulations for construction projects

Benefits

- Free Parking
- On-site Gym and Locker room
- Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
- 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
- Flexible Schedules
- Generous paid time off
- Health, dental and vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family