ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING MANAGER

ORANGE COUNTY/INLAND EMPIRE - REMOTE

ELMT Consulting is a leading environmental planning and consulting firm dedicated to providing sustainable solutions for a wide range of development projects. ELMT Consulting supports a virtual work environment except when there is need to visit project sites and customers’ offices. Our projects are located throughout California, but principally in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

 

We desire colleagues who:

• Have a strong understanding of the entitlement, regulatory and environmental review processes within the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”), and other state and federal laws and regulations.
• Have demonstrated excellence in managing clients, staff, and projects.
• Have successfully proposed, developed, and executed business development plans.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are enthusiastic about protecting the natural environment supporting local and regional projects

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and execute proposal development efforts for the company.
• Manage and prepare technical documents (e.g., Initial Studies [IS], Mitigated Negative Declarations [MNDs], Environmental Impact Reports [EIR], Environmental Assessments [EAs]) and other CEQA/NEPA documentation, and entitlement/regulatory applications and other CEQA/NEPA documentation for clients.
• Project Management: Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to facilitate the CEQA process from inception to completion.
• Environmental Analysis: Conduct thorough environmental analyses, assess potential project impacts, and recommend mitigation measures to minimize adverse effects on the environment.
• Public Outreach: Engage with stakeholders, community members, and public agencies to facilitate public review processes and hearings related to CEQA documents.
• Regulatory Expertise: Stay current with CEQA guidelines, regulations, and emerging environmental issues to ensure compliance and provide strategic guidance to clients.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or Biological Sciences
• 8-10 years of environmental planning experience in the Southern California marketplace, preferably with a focus on CEQA compliance and environmental impact assessment

• Strong understanding of CEQA regulations, guidelines, and environmental laws in California
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in technical writing and report preparation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in GIS software and environmental impact assessment tools is a plus
• Professional certifications (e.g., AICP, CEQA Practitioner) preferred

 

What we offer:

• Virtual work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits coverage - Medical, Dental, Life, EAP
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off: Holiday pay, sick pay, and vacation pay

 

Posted On: Thursday, August 14, 2025