Job Description

About Us:

4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline Firm providing services throughout the United States. For more than 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted clients in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients. 

Job Description:

The Senior Planner will lead and support CEQA review and environmental planning assignments for public agency clients. The role will also contribute to current and long-range planning projects, creating opportunities to support a range of municipal needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage CEQA review from project scoping through environmental clearance, including exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, addenda, and supplemental documents.
• Prepare and review environmental analyses, mitigation measures, findings, and monitoring programs.
• Coordinate technical studies and multidisciplinary teams, including air quality, noise, transportation, biological, cultural, and other subject matter specialists.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, quality control, and communication with agency clients and consultants.
• Prepare planning reports and other written materials, and present findings at public meetings and hearings.
• Support current planning assignments such as development review, entitlements, and land use analysis.
• Contribute to long-range planning projects such as General Plans, Specific Plans, Housing Elements, zoning updates, and related policy work.
• Stay current on CEQA, California land use law, and applicable environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, environmental studies, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible planning experience, including hands-on CEQA project work.
• Experience preparing or managing CEQA documents such as Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, or Environmental Impact Reports.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA and California land use planning practices.
• Excellent technical writing, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively with public agencies, clients, consultants, and community members.
• AICP certification is preferred.
• Current and long-range planning experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client jurisdictions in California as assignments require.

4LEAF, Inc. anticipates paying between $86,000 and $105,200 annually for this position, commensurate with experience and depending upon the location at which the individual is hired to work.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid in Greater Sacramento area
• Salaried Position

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4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation details: 86000-105200 Yearly Salary

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