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Events Bulletin Board Links Employment Contact Us Membership Gallery Members Only		Poster 1/27/2010 Company Information Company: HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. Phone: 619-462-1515 Email: HR@helixepi.com Website: www.helixepi.com HELIX is an environmental consulting firm based in La Mesa, California. HELIX offers environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, and landscape architectural services to both the public and private sectors. Our Environmental Planning Group prepares CEQA/NEPA documentation for a wide range of projects including highways, rail, airports, energy/utilities and water/wastewater facilities; planned communities; commercial/industrial development; educational; and military facilities. Job Information: Job Title: Sr. Project Manager Type: Full Time or Part Time – Full Time Category: [,aager/clerical/field, etc.] Environmental Project Manager HELIX Environmental Planning Inc. is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Project Manager to manage the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documentation for a broad range of projects. The position also involves business development and marketing. The Senior Project Manager position requires an individual with a minimum of 8 years experience in the preparation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance documents (not including technical studies), including at least 4 years experience working as a CEQA/NEPA project manager for a consulting firm. Candidates must possess excellent writing, communication, contract management, staff management, proposal preparation and interview skills. For more information or to submit your application/resume, please visit: http://www.helixepi.com/careers/open_positions.asp [add description of job duties, minimum qualifications, benefit package etc. Job Location: La Mesa, CA Job Link: http://www.careerbuilder.com/ Contact Information Name: Mylaine Copper Email: HR@helixepi.com Posted 1/22/2010 Company Information Company: URS Corporation Phone: 714 648-2717 Email: mike_blackmore@urscorp.com Website: www.urscorp.com [ URS Corporation, ranked one of Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms for Eight consecutive years is a leading provider of planning, design, systems engineering and integration, technology development, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services to federal, state and local government agencies in the U.S., Fortune 500 corporations worldwide and government clients in Europe and Asia/Pacific.] Job Information: Job Title: Stormwater Compliance Group Manager Type: Full Time or Part Time Category: [manager/clerical/field, etc.] Group Manager [add description of job duties, minimum qualifications, benefit package etc.] Description:As a Senior Water Quality Professional you will be responsible for all aspects of project development and execution including client contact, participating on proposal teams, project and task management, technical work, and meeting project profitability goals. As part of the Water Quality Group in the Environmental Compliance Division you will be involved in projects for federal, state, and local agencies as well as private industry that may include developing regulatory compliance programs; preparing water quality technical report in support of environmental documents, completing NPDES permit or Waste Discharge Requirements applications, supporting clients through review and comment on proposed regulations or draft permits; assisting clients in negotiating discharge permit conditions; providing technical support to project planning and engineering design to identify and achieve water quality considerations. As a Senior Water Quality Professional you will also have goals for marketing and business strategies to maintain existing internal and external clients and target new growth areas. Our Senior Water Quality Professionals are also expected to mentor junior staff in their areas of technical expertise and overall project management skills. An interest in advancing to a supervisory position such as Group Leader would be a plus. Requirements:Candidate must have Bachelors in civil or environmental engineering, environmental sciences, chemistry, hydrology or related field. Candidate must have 10 years experience in water quality/water resources. The candidate must possess excellent organizational, project management and time management skills and be capable of working independently, coordinating the work of staff and subcontractors, and interfacing with clients and regulatory agency staff. Good communication and writing skills are essential. Must be available to travel. Candidate must have a sound understanding of regulatory agency permitting and compliance requirements (e.g., State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, US Army Corps of Engineers, US EPA, etc.) and applicable state and federal water quality laws/regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Act, etc.). Significant experience in a few of the following areas is required: stormwater Best Management Practice selection and/or design, watershed assessment and management; water quality modeling; development of water quality technical reports or stormwater data reports to support environmental documents under CEQA and/or NEPA; or preparing applications and negotiating the conditions of NPDES permits or Waste Discharge Requirements. Job Location: Job Link: Contact Information Name: Mike Blackmore Email: mike_blackmore@urscorp.com Posted 12/18/2009 CDM is looking to hire a full-time Planner 3 in Irvine, CA. As a member of our team, you would contribute to CDM's mission by: • Collecting data, conducting surveys, and performing project research Initiating and writing portions of reports Integrating highly technical information from various environmental disciplines, and applying appropriately in the planning/ permitting framework • Performing independent work, involving conventional and straightforward plans, investigations, surveys, mapping, facilities, or site investigations with relatively few complex features for which precedents exist Independently evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment and knowledge of principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications • Managing tasks on large projects or managing phases of small projects Understanding and applying basic project management techniques and the CDM management system • Coordinating the work of draftsmen, GIS specialists, technicians, and others assisting in specific assignments • Assisting in the development of planning strategy and recommendations Providing planning expertise to project teams, when requested • Preparing new business proposals and developing marketing skills • Preparing associated project correspondence with developing external client interaction Initiating and performing assigned project administration duties (monitoring budget and schedule with project manager oversight, preparing correspondence, and participating in general office duties) Job Requirements • 3 - 5 years of diverse experience (since Bachelor's) in planning • Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and experience in performing CEQA analyzes • Excellent verbal and written communications skills • Bachelor's degree in arts, planning, engineering, or a science required.. Master’s degree preferred • Membership in at least one national professional society preferred. CDM has consistently earned industry recognition for our innovative project solutions. Recognition by respected professional organizations, such as the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, and the Design-Build Institute of America, is a testament to CDM’s delivery of exceptional service and the right total solutions for each client's needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates can apply here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033 Posted 12/3/2009 Southern California Edison Community Planner (Ref # SCE - NB60521968EA) Location: Rosemead, CA Basic Qualifications: Must have experience analyzing community data including experience compiling and tracking information and reporting results. Core Competencies: Bachelors degree in Urban & Regional Planning or a related technical or environmental field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Typically possesses four or more years experience conducting community, demographic, and aesthetic analyses and providing expert recommendations based on community planning. Demonstrated experience serving as a subject matter expert on infrastructure project teams Demonstrated experience as a team member, working with others on inter-disciplinary issues; developing project scope and schedules; developing improved internal policies and procedures, and adapting to project changes. Demonstrated experience coordinating project teams, including experience facilitating team meetings. Demonstrated experience developing presentations, training materials, and technical reports/publications related to environmental programs. Demonstrated experience applying CEQA guidelines. Demonstrated customer service experience including interfacing with nonprofit, environmental, regulatory, public policy, and/or governmental organizations. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, as well as GIS. Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. Comments: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning or a related technical or environmental field; Demonstrated experience with infrastructure planning; Demonstrated utility experience; Demonstrated knowledge of SCE polices and practices; Demonstrated experience with decision support systems. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will conduct community, demographic, and aesthetic analyses as a subject matter expert for SCE's Corporate Environmental Health & Safety (CEH&S) Division. This subject matter expert will also coordinate the siting phase of planning for new electrical infrastructure. Typical duties for this position include: managing databases for facility study areas; identifying areas of opportunities and constraints and evaluating alternative locations for substations and power lines; reviewing environmental assessments prepared by consultants; evaluating internal policies and procedures and researching issues that are important across all projects and the electric utility industry as a whole; managing consultants, internal budgets, and GIS support staff; coordinating schedules and plans; collecting data from subject matter experts by reviewing maps and participating in site visits; facilitating team meetings; consulting with internal organizations by providing references, policy and procedure guidance, analytical approaches, and research ideas; providing input for staff presentations that will be delivered to managers; delivering SCE presentations to external utility and community planning forums; and performing additional duties as assigned. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 10/28/2009 Noise Analyst LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning firm with California offices in Berkeley, Carlsbad, Fresno, Irvine, Palm Springs, Point Richmond, Riverside, Rocklin, San Luis Obispo, and South San Francisco, and one office in Fort Collins, Colorado. The staff at LSA includes experts in environmental analysis, biology and wetlands, air quality and noise, community and land use planning, archaeology and paleontology, geographic information systems (GIS), global climate change, transportation planning and engineering, and water quality. LSA staff professionals are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment and have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective. LSA's Irvine office is seeking a Noise Analyst with 1-3 years of professional experience and a B.S./B.A. in an engineering, science, environmental, or urban planning field. The candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills in addition to an active interest in planning issues and environmental review. The Noise Analyst will assist with acoustical/noise modeling and field studies; conduct research; and help prepare environmental assessments/documents and technical studies. Knowledge of the following is desired: Working knowledge of noise models, including Traffic Noise Model (TNM) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) noise prediction model; Fundamentals of noise, characteristics of sound, and noise regulatory guidelines; and CEQA Guidelines and assessment requirements. LSA's greatest asset is its employee ownership. LSA offers excellent compensation and benefits, including competitive pay; medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care, group life, and AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (with 401k). LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we participate in E-Verify. For more information about LSA, please visit www.lsa-assoc.com. Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Human Resources LSA Associates, Inc. 20 Executive Park, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 Or send via email: employment@lsa-assoc.com Posted 10/17/2009 Environmental Biologists – Los Angeles, CA ICF International has joined forces with Jones & Stokes, one of the premier multidisciplinary environmental consulting firms in the western United States. For nearly 40 years, Jones & Stokes has supported a broad mix of federal, state, and local government and private-sector clients on infrastructure improvement projects, restoration and planning projects, and compliance with mandated government programs. ICF Jones & Stokes provides an array of integrated services in environmental planning and natural resource management, especially in the transportation, water, energy, and natural resources sectors. ICF Jones & Stokes’ Web site is www.jonesandstokes.com. We are seeking both a full-time and on-call Environmental Biologist for our Los Angeles, CA office. Responsibilities: Seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful biologist to join our team in Los Angeles, California. Primary duties will include project management related to planning, implementing, and personally conducting biological habitat evaluations and surveys for special-status plants and/or animals, and preparation of environmental documents, primarily technical reports for new infrastructure and maintenance projects in Los Angeles County. Experienced wetland delineation skills are valued. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biology or related field and at least 4+ years of consulting experience in Southern California with at least several years of that experience in Los Angeles County. Also required is an overall dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in your work; strong writing, data management, and critical thinking skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently; and solid field skills including the ability to navigate using maps and GPS. To submit your resume, please go to the Careers page of our website: www.icfi.com. Set up a profile and attach your resume to position # 42490809001. ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V Posted 10/15/2009 ICF Jones and Stokes Environmental Regulatory Specialist – Irvine, CA ICF International has joined forces with Jones & Stokes, one of the premier multidisciplinary environmental consulting firms in the western United States. For nearly 40 years, Jones & Stokes has supported a broad mix of federal, state, and local government and private-sector clients on infrastructure improvement projects, restoration and planning projects, and compliance with mandated government programs. ICF Jones & Stokes provides an array of integrated services in environmental planning and natural resource management, especially in the transportation, water, energy, and natural resources sectors. ICF Jones & Stokes’ Web site is www.jonesandstokes.com This full-time Environmental Regulatory Specialist position is located in our Irvine, CA office, and will work throughout the southern California region, with the potential for statewide involvement. In this role, you will be part of the Regulatory Compliance team and provide our clients with services that include all aspects of compliance with Sections 401 and 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, and state and federal Endangered Species Acts. You will also provide jurisdictional delineations. Our current team members are highly skilled and motivated, and we are looking for additional support to serve our growing list of clients and projects. A bachelor’s degree in environmental science and at least 2 years of regulatory compliance experience in the environmental or natural resources consulting industry is required. Jurisdictional delineation experience is also required. Direct experience with the regulatory agencies in southern California is helpful. To submit your resume, please go to the Careers page of our website: www.icfi.com. Set up a profile and attach your resume to position #42261009001. ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V Posted 10/14/2009 URS Corporation, ranked one of Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms for Eight consecutive years is a leading provider of planning, design, systems engineering and integration, technology development, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services to federal, state and local government agencies in the U.S., Fortune 500 corporations worldwide and government clients in Europe and Asia/Pacific. We’re currently looking for an Environmental Transportation Planner in our Los Angeles, CA office. Environmental Transportation Planner Responsibilities: The candidate will work in the Environmental Planning Department in support of various projects lead by transit and transportation project managers. Some of those immediate projects include High speed train, Metro Westside Extension, City of LA North Spring Street, LADWP Haiwee Dam environmental studies, Los Angeles Missin College environmental studies. The qualified applicant will be responsible for supporting senior project planners in project related tasks. These may include, but are not limited to, technical research, preparation of documents, document review, quality assurance, and other similar tasks. Candidate’s first assignment will be on major rail project. Candidate will be required to spend a portion of time working in an office in San Fernando Valley, and the remaining portion in downtown Los Angeles. This position will offer the candidate the opportunity to work directly with engineers and planners on projects of national significance. Requirements: Candidate must have at least an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in the field of planning, transportation, or related subject and at least 2 years of experience in environmental impact assessment (CEQA/NEPA) and permitting. Must have experience in the preparation of EA/EIR/EIS documents and a strong background with the CEQA/NEPA technical application processes. Knowledgeable of applicable state, local and federal codes and regulations required. . Must have good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to deliver quality written products in a timely manner. Ability to apply quantitative analyses to transit and traffic planning projects are required. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidates who are (i) self motivated and eager to take on increasing responsibilities; (ii) enjoy working in teams; (iii) have an interest in working on major transportation projects in southern California issues are strongly encouraged to apply. URS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports diversity in our workforce. M/F/V/D. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration please submit your resume on-line at www.urscorp.jobs and refer to Requisition # URS39585 or send your resume to Mike Blackmore at mike_blackmore@urscorp.com. Mike Blackmore Regional Recruiter URS Corporation 2020 East First Street Suite 400 Santa Ana, CA 92705 714 648-2717 714 973-4018 fax DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE....... Find your new career at WWW.URSCORP.JOBS