Environmental Project Manager (FT - Hybrid)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.</strong></p>
<p><strong>We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA.  We do not pay any relocation expenses.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.</strong></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is currently considering candidates in the Southern California region for a CEQA Project Manager. We are seeking individuals with experience in preparing and managing environmental documentation and CEQA processes. The ideal candidate has string management skills, involving a variety of project types, marketing and business development experience, and has partnered/collaborated with team members. The candidate is expected to be well versed in the practice of CEQA documentation, working with agency clients and has excellent writing and communications skills. This is a full-time, hybrid position in the Planning Services Group and specifically within Environmental Planning Practice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This position involves managing projects, responsible for a variety of CEQA compliance assignments, and working with CSG team members and subconsultants in developing CEQA documentation to clients throughout California. The position includes the ability to explore and grow new opportunities through business development and proposal assignments. The position entails exciting diversity in terms of the type of projects and communities that CSG is working with throughout California.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serves as a Project Manager on projects and proposal pursuits.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preparation of environmental documentation for various types of development, infrastructure, and policy projects.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands on manager in preparing categorical exemptions, initial studies/mitigated negative declarations, EIR’s, related CEQA compliance studies and special studies in accordance with CEQA and sometimes NEPA.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for confirming the requirements of CEQA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure client satisfaction, serving in the role of client contact for CEQA deliverables.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Focus on project success by creating and committing to appropriate schedules, scopes, and budget.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Seek team and client success by managing the existing workload, anticipating future workload and appropriately prioritizing deadlines.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Incorporate sub-consultant reports and personal research and knowledge into appropriate sections of environmental documents.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform a wide range of duties to help fulfill the environmental services group’s growth and development. Actively contribute to roles on proposals, administrative and production assignments.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Active involvement in business development activities, including proposals, qualifications, conferences, and focused interactions with existing and potential clients.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Considered a key resource and contributor to the annual Environmental Planning Business Plan.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain personal and team excellence by actively seeking feedback, encouraging creativity and implementing innovative ideas.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other related duties as required.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geography, planning or related field (or in process).</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 4 years of professional experience with a government agency or firm in a field related to environmental analysis and reporting.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiar with CEQA and active roles in coordination and management of the various levels of study.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, CEQA and applicable processing requirements.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Have exposure in working as a key project manager on environmental review/analysis assignments, working with clients and interdisciplinary teams and delivering quality reports on time and within budget.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Technical competence and understanding of all 20 topical areas of Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines and knowledge and awareness of the State CEQA Guidelines, guidance materials available at OPR and relevant court cases that have implications for the practice of CEQA throughout California.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Background and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make creative and solution-oriented recommendations.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interpersonal skills and effective communications skills.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to multi-task on assignments and to be flexible with the range of assignments.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Keen attention to detail.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Primarily office-based with occasional travel to client sites, project locations and business development related activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work productively independently or in a team environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Occasional overtime work is required throughout the year.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Regularly requires working in sitting position with computer for extended periods.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Require walking, bending, and sitting.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">May require lifting up to 10 pounds.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must be able to travel to client sites and/or job sites.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.</span></li>
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<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$97,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$150,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits Offered:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Group and Voluntary Life insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Long-Term Disability insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Stock Ownership program*</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401(k) program with a company match*</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">California Paid Sick Leave <em>(for part-time/as-needed employees)*</em></span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance program</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fitness Reimbursement program</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional Development program*</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">*<strong><em>Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><a href="https://www.csgengr.com/">CSG Consultants</a> is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.  CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation. </em></span></p>
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