Environmental Planner - job 1 of 3

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Environmental Planner with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental  team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations
• Assist in Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents in support of a full range of infill and/or land development related projects
• Perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members.
• Will likely gain expertise in: Sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe 
• Environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans/local land use planning
• Working with infrastructure projects from across industries such as transportation, transit, land planning, aviation

Qualifications

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmental Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)
• 4+ years of experience conducting environmental studies for local agencies and private entities
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification Preferred
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning
• Understanding of the agencies involved with the Environmental Quality Act process as well as the state's Land Planning Law
• Experience with NEPA compliance is a plus
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Salary Range:

$105,000 to $145,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.