Brownfields & Community Revitalization Principal Planner | WA or AK (Remote w/in Western US)
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.
Boise, Idaho
ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Brownfields & Community Revitalization Practice: Principal Scientist Remote in Washington or Alaska (Western US).
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
Our Brownfields & Community Revitalization Practice provides integrated services to assist communities throughout the country in building successful programs to achieve their brownfield redevelopment and community revitalization goals. Our network of funding and grant writing specialists has assisted a wide range of local/regional/tribal agencies and community-based organizations with over 100 EPA Brownfield and Environmental Justice (EJ) Grants (as well as funding from other federal and state programs). We develop strategies to finance and eliminate funding gaps in support of all types of community revitalization and capital improvement projects. Once funding is secured, we serve as our client's trusted partner for grant management and
reporting, regulatory compliance, community outreach and public engagement, and executing Phase I/II ESA and cleanup/reuse planning activities. Our work has led to award-winning projects, and our staff has established long-term relationships with some of the most successful programs in communities across the country.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Brownfields & Community Revitalization - Principal Planner (Senior Environmental Professional) role is a REMOTE position open to candidates throughout the Western U.S., with preference given to candidates who reside in and/or have significant experience in executing projects in Washington and/or Alaska.
As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:
- Planning lead/project manager/grant administrator for multiple Brownfield & Environmental Justice (EJ) grant-funded projects throughout the western U.S.
- Planning, executing, and/or overseeing site-specific reuse and/or area-wide planning/design activities and/or related studies.
- Leads or supports community engagement activities, including facilitating stakeholder roundtables, community surveys, and other outreach activities related to revitalization planning.
- Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
- Estimates personnel needs, assigns work, meets completion dates, interprets, and ensures consistent application of firm standards.
- Coordinates the day-to-day operations of project staff and subconsultants by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts, and providing technical guidance.
- Oversees development of project document deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations logically and professionally.
- Consult with clients to prepare plans, reports, and community engagement strategies.
- Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
- Responsible for project budget and hours and utilizes time effectively to complete tasks within the assigned timeframe(s).
- Communicates to leadership when issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
- Proposal support, including participating in go/no-go decisions, winning strategies, establishing project teams, and developing proposal content.
- State and federal grant application support, including assisting senior grant writers with preparing and submitting grant applications for brownfields, EJ, and related projects.
- Additional duties as may be assigned.
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Competitive compensation package: hourly position with an annual salary ranging from $110,000-$160,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career in Brownfields & Community Revitalization.
- Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges.
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues.
- Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need is known as the Montrose Foundation.
- Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, geology, urban planning/design, or another science from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager.
- Minimum 10 years of experience planning, executing, and/or overseeing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), remediation, and/or site-specific reuse and/or area-wide Planning activities.
- Experience organizing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating group efforts.
- Exhibit discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
- Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.).
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to clients and colleagues.
- This position can be fast-paced and demanding and will require motivated, flexible individuals to work on various tasks related to marketing, proposals, projects, and grant writing.
- The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position involves local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.
The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.
Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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