Environmental Planner

General Definition and Conditions of Work
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.

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.

Special Requirements
Submittal of cover letter and resume in addition to detailed completion of Town application is required. Community engagement component of the work requires attendance at night meetings and some other evening and weekend work.

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.