Environmental Services Assistant Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in by advancing sustainable practices globally. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues.

The Assistant Project Manager role is an evergreen position, meaning we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Applications for this position are continuously accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager (CG04/CG05) who will assist managers with researching, writing, and preparing sections of environmental (CEQA/NEPA) and planning documents. This includes initial studies, environmental impact reports, environmental notices, and coordination through the environmental process. The Assistant Project Manager will also assist project managers with managing, processing, financial, and administrative functions, ensuring projects meet scopes, schedules, and budgets to client satisfaction. This position requires a minimum of three years of related experience.

This role reports to the Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with the preparation of sections of initial studies, environmental impact reports, and other related CEQA/NEPA documents for both public and private clients.
• Support project managers with team coordination including, but not limited to, internal meetings, client meetings, and public presentations and ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Assist with the coordination of internal technical teams and sub-consultants.
• Expand knowledge of environmental documentation through attendance at training sessions and courses
• Perform research, analysis, and writing of project conditions, impacts, and mitigation efficiently and present in a concise and professional manner
• Perform some coordination with public and private groups
• Conduct fieldwork, including site visits for environmental information and photos
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications, as well as marketing materials
• Participate in marketing efforts and phone calls to potential new and existing clients

Skills

• Effective communication through written and oral methods
• Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel, as well as internet usage
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, Biology, or a related field
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Working knowledge of CEQA and its processing requirements
• General understanding of NEPA
• Technical competence and understanding of one or more environmental specialties such as land use, socio-economics, natural resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc.

Competitive Progressive Benefits

• Escalating PTO structure
• Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays)
• Full health care package:
• Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage*
• 80% employer-paid dental and vision
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long-term insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Program
• 401k & Roth with a 6% discretionary match
• Pet insurance discounts

The hourly range for this role is $27 - $40

We offer competitive salaries based on location, experience, and education. Our comprehensive benefits also include personal and professional development opportunities for qualified employees. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!

Work Environment

The position operates in either an in-office or remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position may require travel to attend meetings, briefings, hearings, and presentations. Compliance with all travel and in-person requirements is a must.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend extended periods of time sitting in front of the computer. The position regularly requires talking and hearing, standing, stooping, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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