Environmental Planner jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
Environmental Planner plans, prepares, and monitors environmental research and evaluates potential impact of assigned projects. Ensures environmental projects are in compliance with the state and federal regulations. Being an Environmental Planner estimate the level of pollutants involving air, land, and water to devise mitigating measures. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Environmental Planner typically reports to a supervisor. To be an Environmental Planner typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Principal Planner (Environmental)
- City of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
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Coordinates and develops policy on environmental planning; provides comprehensive planning assistance for City neighborhoods relative to environmental planning; ties environmental planning goals to zoning and land use regulations, conducts development and design reviews; encourages citizen participation in environmental planning; serves as information liaison between City government and the community.
Department: City Planning
Salary: $71,905 per year.
Posting Type: Announcement
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Non-CompetitiveGeneral Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.- Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
- Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
- Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
- A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
- Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience in planning, urban design, engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is ten (10) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). Civil Service Examination(s):
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.- Written: None required for this position.
- Performance: None required for this position.
- Medical: None required for this position.
- Coordinates with other departments, authorities, non-profit partners, and the community to develop policy on environmental planning issues such as stormwater management, floodplain development, tree canopy, undermined and landslide-prone areas, amongst others.
- Works with supervisors in the Department of City Planning and elected officials to bring regulations on environmental planning issues through the legislative process.
- Provides information for development projects and zoning staff related to floodplains, storm water management, undermined areas, landslide prone areas; reviews project plans and reports for regulatory compliance.
- Incorporates environmental planning goals into plans as well as zoning and land use regulations.
- Assures City compliance with County, State and Federal environmental regulations.
- Provides technical assistance to property owners regarding environmental issues and regulations.
- Advances biodiversity in the City, including planning for the City's urban forest.
- Advances park, greenway, open space, and trails projects.
- Serves as specialist in environmental and open space functional areas.
- Serves as specialist in open space identification and signage design.
- Works with consultants hired by City; interacts with counterparts in local, state and federal agencies.
- Provides information for and participates in the development of grant applications.
- Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related materials for funding sources.
- Represents the City with developers, attorneys, elected officials, the general public, foundations, other organizations and officials of various governmental entities.
- Makes public presentations to City Council, the City Planning Commission, other entities and the general public.
- Assists neighborhood groups and individuals in identifying needs, setting goals and priorities and in evaluating alternatives for short and long range environmental planning.
- Assists in the development of special programs and projects as requested or required.
- Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc. as requested or required.
- May direct the work of planning interns or lower-level planners on assigned research projects.
- May work evenings and weekends.
- Performs activities and functions of related position and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.
- 14 Days Ago
Principal Planner (Environmental)
- City of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
- Coordinates and develops policy on environmental planning; provides comprehensive planning assistance for City neighborhoods relative to environmental planning; ties environmental planning goals to zo...
- 14 Days Ago
Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist
- HNTB
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
- What We're Looking For We are looking for a technically skilled environmental planner/scientist with strong leadership skills who is ready to join HNTB Pennsylvania's rapidly expanding environmental a...
- 27 Days Ago
Senior Environmental Planner/NEPA Project Manager
- AECOM
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
- Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming s...
- 16 Days Ago
Geologist/Environmental Scientist
- Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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Monroeville, PA
FULL_TIME
- Overview As a Geologist/Environmental Scientist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) for our Monroeville, Pennsylvania office, you will be directly involved with environmental compliance,...
- 1 Month Ago
Environmental Compliance Technician
- Noble Environmental Specialty Services
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Mc Clellandtown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Title: Environmental Compliance Technician Classification: Exempt Status: Full time Department: Compliance Reports to: Senior Engineer The primary responsibility of the Environmental Compliance Techni...
- 2 Months Ago
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Ecologist II (Wetland Scientist II)
- AECOM
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Pittsburgh, PA
- **Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meeting Planner (Medical Education)
- Innova Solutions
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Meeting Planner (Medical Education) Position type: Full-time; Contract Dur...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Project Controls Specialist
- Middough Inc.
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' winner! Project Controls Specialist - Position and Responsibilities As a Project Contro...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Entry-Level Highway Design Engineer
- AECOM
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Pittsburgh, PA
- **Company Description** **At AECOM, were delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Water Resource Engineer/Water Resource Manager
- AECOM
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Pittsburgh, PA
- **Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Consulting Utility Forester | Greater Pittsburgh Area
- The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Additional Locations: Greater Pittsburgh Area Primary Locations: PA, Pittsburgh, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3000, 1523...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Project Manager
- Hillmann Consulting Llc
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Hillmann Consulting is a nationwide, full-service environmental consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience in...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Project Manager
- Hillmann Consulting, LLC
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Hillmann Consulting is a nationwide, full-service environmental consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience in...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S.
Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Environmental Planner jobs
$67,072 to $91,309
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago
were up 1.9% from a year ago
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