Permitting Specialty
1. Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental law, planning, geography, life sciences, or a closely related field, and two years of professional experience in land-use planning or environmental review; or,
2. a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Biology Specialty
1. Possession of a bachelor's degree in biology, horticulture, zoology, wildlife management, or closely related natural science, and two years of professional experience in land-use planning or environmental review; or,
2. a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Both Specialties:
Knowledge of: the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the associated environmental review processes and documents; techniques used to assess and evaluate environmental impact on wildlife, plant life, and other natural resources; field and technical research practices; data compilation techniques and reporting practices; methods used to minimize and/or mitigate the environmental impact of engineering projects; English grammar, usage, and syntax.
Job Description: This class is distinguished from the class of Engineering Environmental Planner in that incumbents at the Senior level are assigned more complex or controversial projects and work under less supervision, represent the department in more complex negotiations, provide a higher level of professional expertise, and negotiate and administer consultant contracts of higher value. In addition, the Senior class may supervise the work of an Engineering Environmental Planner.
This class is further distinguished from the Planner class series in that incumbents, in addition to performing the environmental review of projects proposed by their respective departments, also participate in determining the need for projects, and consult with appropriate departmental staff to ensure that projects are completed in a feasible manner that is also in compliance with applicable environmental regulations.