Share Email Opening Title Senior Water Quality Specialist/Environmental Planner   Location CA Offices   Category Environmental Consulting   Description LSA is seeking a Senior Water Quality Specialist with environmental planning experience. Under the direction of a Principal in Charge, the Water Quality Specialist will prepare technical reports (Water Quality Assessment Reports, water quality and floodplain analyses) and environmental documentation, primarily in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (e.g., Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports [EIRs]). The Water Quality Specialist must have the ability to pursue and obtain new business opportunities for water quality and/or environmental services, prepare effective technical proposals and take and active leadership role in the development of new business with existing and new clients. Strong emphasis will be placed on previous technical experience, quality of work, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules. Excellent communication skills, willingness to collaborate with others, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. Candidates must have excellent writing skills. The salary range for this position is $71,000 to $154,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.   Position Requirements Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience with the preparation of water quality technical reports, as well as knowledge of related federal, State, and local environmental statutes and regulations Strong background in water quality/hydrology/stormwater management Experience with the preparation of documents that comply with CEQA and/or NEPA, as well as knowledge of related federal, State, and local environmental statutes and regulations Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Preferred) in environmental/civil engineering (or related field) PE not required Excellent verbal and written skills Excellent organization, schedule, and budget-management skills Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work as a member of a fast-paced team Experience in a private environmental consulting firm preferred, but not required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)   Compensation The salary range for this position is $71,000 to $154,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.   About the Organization LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective. LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you. LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees medical, dental, vision, long term disability, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match. For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website.   EOE Statement LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual’s actual or perceived—or association with others of an actual or perceived—age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Close Date   Number of Openings 1   Open Date 3/29/2023   Exemption None Specified  EmpID None Specified  EmpID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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