Environmental Planner

RATE OF PAY
$59,506 – $72,597

GENERAL DEFINITION
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work investigating, reviewing and evaluating local environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

This is a combination of sedentary work and light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift and/or move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assisting with the implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plan;

Undertakes special studies to investigate, review and evaluate environmental conditions and characteristics including forest cover inventory, air and water quality data, greenway and open space needs, waste management and recycling, energy conservation, floodway and floodplain management, and environmental practices, regulatory and management strategies;

Prepares reports on the results of the special studies for presentation to advisory boards, elected officials, other governmental agencies and the general public;

Coordinates public outreach efforts related to environmental matters.

Researches sources of funding for environmental and related projects; prepares and administers grant applications/awards;

Assists with community engagement events, which includes demonstrating the removal of invasive plants as well as moving hoses or carrying water for establishing plantings;

Reviews development plans for consistency with environmental regulations and policies;

Provides staff support to advisory boards; prepares agendas and minutes;

Assists in representing the Town in local and regional efforts and to expand and improve environmental protection including tree protection, air quality protection and water supply protection, etc.;

Serves as resource person with building inspectors on statewide efforts in enhancing energy conservation and materials reuse in building construction;

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of laws and ordinances governing environmental protection issues; thorough knowledge of environmental practices; thorough knowledge of regulatory management strategies; thorough knowledge of theory and techniques of environmental planning; thorough knowledge of planning theory and principles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public; bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, environmental planning, engineering or related field and considerable experience in environmental planning.

All applicants MUST submit a resume and cover letter.

Apply online through the jobs portal of the Town’s home page, or at:

https://nc-carrboro.civicplushrms.com/careers/JobDetail.aspx?enc=QPQDKqwXNuJybHyCBjvzp/GRt/qhQmBDlEsHfj/JcZSAZHx+z+TbuxrMChkQ5awD