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Senior Environmental Planner EnviroSystems Management is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner for our Natural Resources Division. Our ideal candidate will be well-versed in federal and state environmental compliance regulations, including, but not limited to, NEPA compliance provisions. Successful candidates will be comfortable handling project development, management, and technical responsibility of environmental compliance and natural resources projects. Candidate must be comfortable working both independently and on a team of other senior staff that head our Cultural Resources, GIS, and Vegetation Management Divisions. Job Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of project development, fieldwork, reporting, and permitting • Navigate the complex regulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations • Oversee/prepare NEPA documents, Biological Assessments, Biological Evaluations, Plans of Development/Operation, Monitoring Plans and Reports, Jurisdictional Determinations, ESA Compliance, and various other environmental documents • Perform/oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analyses, and report production • Act as a liaison to facilitate relationships between private clients and government agencies • Coordinate with various federal agencies and manage relationships • Responsible for marketing efforts in support of the Natural Resources Division • Assist other Senior Management staff with business development and marketing efforts Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning/Science, Environmental Policy/Sustainability, Natural Resources Planning, Biology, Forestry, or related field • Master’s degree preferred • Five to eight years of professional experience in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and environmental regulatory compliance Education and Experience Pluses • Specialized degrees in wildlife biology, botany, ecology, or related field with 3 years of experience • USFWS permits to conduct specialized surveys for federally listed species, especially those in the western states Benefits: This regular, full-time position is eligible for 100% employer-paid benefits including PTO and PSL, medical, dental, vision, and LTD insurance, as well as 401k and HSA contributions. Send resume with cover letter to info@esmaz.com

Full Time/Permanent – $52,000 to $65,000/year (commensurate with experience)

The successful candidate either will be currently permitted or meet the qualifications to be immediately permitted as a Project Director/Field Director with a variety of public land managing agencies at the Federal and state level with particular emphasis the on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, and in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico. Experience in California, Idaho, west Texas, and western Colorado is also beneficial but not necessary. The position requires the ability to supervise cultural resources surveys and other archaeological projects in remote locations and over steep terrain, and often requires camping for a week or more at a time. Therefore, a clean driving record and the ability to work out-of-town for multiple sequential field sessions are also essential. The successful candidate will provide demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, site recording and site significance evaluations, as well as technical report writing. Experience with archaeological, monitoring, testing and data recovery is a plus but is not required. Candidates should be well-versed with the completion of survey forms (from a variety of states and federal agencies, but particularly those noted above), operating GPS units with a data recorder, and conducting quality control/quality assurance reviews of data. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Federal cultural resources regulations (particularly National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance), the ability to coordinate and communicate with agencies and clients and manage budgets and schedules. The candidates also should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and a minimum of five years of work experience as a supervisory archaeologist (e.g., Crew Chief, Project/Field Director). This position also has potential for advancement to Principal Investigator/Project Manager, if or when the candidate meets the necessary requirements. The ideal candidate is someone who desires a long-term career in archaeology/CRM (preferably with EnviroSystems) with advancements in responsibilities and commensurate compensation based on demonstrable abilities and competence. Project Director Responsibilities: • Managing cultural resource projects of various scopes and sizes • Supervising archaeological field crews • Directing cultural resources inventories with in-field analyses and documentation of prehistoric and/or historic artifacts and archaeological features • Authoring and editing site documentation forms and writing technical reports • Completing projects within schedule and on budget • Effectively and accurately communicating with agency compliance personnel, clients, and coworkers Project Director Qualifications: • Graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology • At least 5 years supervisory archaeology and fieldwork experience • Ability to be listed on EnviroSystems’ various federal and state cultural resource permits • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills • Good technical writing skills with a record of completing, editing, and producing cultural resource compliance reports, and meeting deadlines • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking, task prioritization, and responsibility/task delegation without strict supervision Project Director Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor contributions, paid sick leave, and paid vacation. Please submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with references to: jwhiting@esmaz.com and dhart@esmaz.com