Senior Environmental Planner

Under general direction, manages planning and permitting activities which can include routine/periodic design, operations, and compliance activities associated with company assets including solid waste operations and facilities.

This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 3 days per week in-office at 50 California St. in San Francisco, the rest can be remote.

• Represents operating companies and the corporation before government entities for the purpose of soliciting entitlements, approvals, and other favorable actions.
• Manages or assists with the implementation of CEQA processes, permit applications and capital projects.
• Advises subsidiary managers on, and sets, planning and permitting strategies.
• Maintains strong working knowledge of CEQA, air permitting, land use, development, and appropriate laws and regulations for solid waste and related facilities.
• Provides technical assistance in design, operations, and compliance to operating companies.
• May assist with regulatory affairs.
• Inter and intra state travel to support planning and entitlement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Four years related experience in planning and permitting activities, including CEQA.
• Technical and professional principals, practices, laws, applications, and programs in position related area including planning, land use, development, and appropriate laws and regulations for solid waste and related facilities. Strong emphasis on CEQA and air district permitting.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.