JUNIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Junior Environmental Planner for a full-time position in Lexington, KY. The role involves supporting environmental planning processes, contributing to NEPA documents, and assisting with environmental studies and project management. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science or a related field, strong writing skills, and an interest in federal lands management. NEPA experience is preferred but not required.
Description

Do you have a passion for the natural world? Enthusiasm, initiative and a desire for professional growth through experience and opportunity? If so, you're a few clicks away from a career with Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc.

Copperhead is a full-service environmental consulting firm established in 2004. Headquartered in the historic village of Paint Lick, Kentucky, we have satellite offices in Lexington, Kentucky, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Copperhead serves a broad range of government, industry and private clients in need of environmental compliance.

Our multidisciplinary team includes aquatic resource managers, wetland specialists, environmental planners, NEPA specialists, aquatic biologists, avian biologists, malacologists, foresters, fixed-winged aircraft and drone pilots, and SCUBA divers. Copperhead prides itself on providing the highest quality services to our clients regardless of project size or scope while remaining dedicated and focused to our areas of expertise. Our passion and enthusiasm for the natural world, and our determination to provide the best environmental services prove it.

We are actively recruiting for the role of Junior Environmental Planner to join our growing family of professional consultants. This is a full-time position based in our Lexington, Kentucky office working alongside a Senior Environmental Planner to support the Environmental Planning process, learning all the nuances and facets of environmental planning and project management including contributing to NEPA documents, preparing environmental studies, analyzing environmental data, and assisting in natural resource management activities.

Responsibilities
• Assisting with proposal development and project scoping
• Learning project management solutions by supporting and contributing to active projects
• Assigning and coordinating tasks for team members
• Attending and participating in client coordination calls
• Participating in and contributing to NEPA projects (e.g., EAs, EISs)
• Assisting with and preparing environmental studies
• Analyzing environmental data and public comments
• Assisting in natural resource management activities
• Assisting clients with environmental permitted needs
• Attending project meetings and public open houses
• Coordinating staff capacity and project schedules

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Strong technical writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, geography, natural resource management, or similar field
• NEPA experience preferred but not required
• Strong interest in federal lands management and policy
• Knowledge of federal agencies (e.g., BLM, NPS, TVA, USACE, USFS, USFWS), their regulations, and the resources they manage.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., CAA, CWA, ESA, NHPA, RCRA) governing the work
• Fundamental knowledge of or experience with contributing to NEPA documents, preparing environmental studies, analyzing environmental data, and assisting in natural resource management activities
• Experience interacting with clients and providing excellent customer service
• Ability to help identify and determine permitting needs including state environmental reviews, site characterization studies, and agency coordination
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written as well as critical listening
• Must be comfortable in a variety of professional settings including team, business meetings and client meetings
• Must be able to successfully function as a part of team projects and also have initiative for self-directed work

Copperhead offers a competitive compensation and benefit package currently including:
• Medical Coverage (EE tier is ER paid)
• Dental Coverage (EE tier is ER paid)
• Vision Coverage (EE tier is ER paid)
• Life & AD&D Coverage (EE is ER paid, Voluntary Supplemental)
• Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
• Accident, Cancer & Critical Illness Coverages
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Flex and Comp Time Options
• 401k Retirement Plan including both Traditional and Roth options

To Apply include your CV or resume with cover letter at: Current Openings – Copperhead Environmental Consulting

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or other statuses protected by law. Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug test for this position.

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