Job Description

Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, near Yosemite National Park, is recruiting for a 5278 Environmental Permitting Analyst (Planner II). $103,194-125,424/annually with a competitive benefits package.


Moccasin California is located 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and requires a 5-hour round trip commute by car in fair weather. Candidates should be aware that this position is expected to report to work in person, in Moccasin, a minimum of 3 days per week. Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Planner, the 5278 Environmental Permitting Analyst will perform federal regulatory permitting, environmental planning and compliance work focused on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) activities of the Water Enterprise


Essential Duties:
- Analyzes proposed project activities—including related maintenance and operations activities—to assist in determining environmental review, documentation, and/or permitting requirements.
- Proposes possible project modifications and/or best management practices to avoid and minimize impacts. Advises project teams on ways to streamline environmental review and permitting.
- Applies and interprets federal and state laws and regulations, local, city and county ordinances and SFPUC plans and policies, with special emphasis on the Act of December 1913, commonly known as the Raker Act.
- Applies for permits and agreements from local, state, and federal agencies.
- Assists with preparation and review of documentation to meet various state and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, and FLPMA.
- Assists with, reviews, and evaluates the work of consultants in the preparation of various planning and permitting related tasks.
- Interprets plans, policies, permits, CEQA or NEPA documents, laws, and regulations and works with staff to ensure that SFPUC activities are compliant.
- Extensive collaboration and coordination with multidisciplinary staff from other SFPUC enterprises/bureaus/divisions and City Departments. Works with multidisciplinary teams, departmental officials, managers, staff, regulatory personnel; represents SFPUC interests to external stakeholders and partners such as the National Park Service, Burau of Land Management and US Forest Service.
- Documents and reports on regulatory compliance; communicates with and provides notifications to regulatory agency personnel.
- Prepares technical reports and correspondence on a wide range of environmental planning, permitting, and compliance issues.


Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of permitting instruments, special use authorizations and easements on federal land.
- Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental laws including experience with environmental permitting, regulatory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of and experience with archival data research.
- Knowledge of historic and cultural resources preservation, protection, and management practices.
- Experience with lands and resources management and planning.
- Proficiency in database management and environmental analysis using GIS.
- Knowledge of utility operations and maintenance.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 103,194.00 125,424.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, 3 days per week,

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