Director of Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise Services
A leading firm for over 40 years specializing in environmental planning, design, communications, management, science, and technology, is seeking a Director of Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise Services.
The Director will work primarily with the Planning and Environmental Services Team, which provides technical impact assessment services (CEQA, NEPA), environmental compliance support (permitting and mitigation monitoring), and planning services to local and state government, special district, and private sector clients.
The ideal Director of Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise Services will be highly motivated to serve our California region in any of our California offices: Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Pasadena, Riverside, or Fullerton. Hybrid work schedule is available. The person in this position must be able to work from one of the office locations for a portion of each week to conduct person training and mentorship, and to attend business development and client meetings.
The Director will have tremendous opportunities for career growth. If you’re an Environmental Scientist/Consultant with expertise in Air Quality, GHG, and Noise, and you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity and a chance to leave your mark within the industry, let’s talk!
Responsibilities:
- Teammate and Supervisor: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team conducting impact assessments and incorporating goals for healthy communities and environmental protection into the review process. Your colleagues will include not only air quality, climate change, and noise specialists, but experts in other disciplines such as biological resources, CEQA/NEPA, and community planning and engagement.
- Project Work: You will assess potential impacts from site-specific development proposals, as well as larger planning efforts, including Specific Plans and General Plans. You will:
- Document existing environmental conditions in an area, research the laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes that apply to proposal activities, and evaluate the environmental change produced by activities.
- Research and/or collect field data, model environmental changes, and prepare written and numeric evaluations using your technical writing, mathematical computation, and problem-solving skills.
- Prepare air quality, greenhouse gas, and climate change, energy, and noise impact analysis pursuant to CEQA, NEPA, and other Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance requirements.
- Use technical instruments and software programs to measure and predict ambient noise levels, mass pollution estimates, and air pollutant dispersion characteristics.
- Managing Projects: In addition to team leadership duties, you will also help produce the project work and manage projects. You will provide overarching project direction to staff and oversight of work products; lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; develop and manage projects including scope or work, budgets, and schedules; conduct and coordinate research and technical studies; ensure timely and accurate document production; direct graphic analysis; and maintain project records. In addition, the Director will maintain client relationships; identify the correct course of action to the client; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standard for excellence.
- Client Development: You will lead and implement marketing and business development strategies to grow the Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise practice, such as identifying leads, preparing proposals, defining market gaps and new opportunities, strategic planning, attending conferences, and developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Leadership: Directors serve as leaders for the firm, working together with staff to ensure effective project management, mentor, supervise and train staff, conduct business development, and keep an eye on the company vision, purpose, and reputation in the community.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Physics, Meteorology, Sustainability, or related field demonstrating knowledge of the basic principles of atmospheric science and/or physics of sound transmission.
- Relevant work experience in Environmental Consulting, Air Quality, Energy, Climate/GHG, and Noise Impact Assessments, including means and methods of evaluating and mitigating impacts, with experience working with one or more of the following models/databases.
- CalEEMod, AERMOD, CALINE, EMFAC, HARP, MOVES, OFFROAD, U.S EPA-42, SoundsPLAN, RCNM, or TNM
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local air quality and climate change laws such as the Clean Air Act, California climate change plans and programs such as the CAP and Trade and the Scoping Plan, and local air agency permitting requirements.
- Required travel (approximately 25% of the time), including across the state, to conduct or oversee project field work.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes, budgets, and schedules, and working with clients and partners.
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in client and stakeholder meetings.
- Ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals for prospective project, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships.
- Possess excellent descriptive, technical, and analytical writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize and convey technical info in a clear, concise manner.
- You are professional and organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Software proficiency in Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision coverage
- FSA and HRA with employer contributions
- 401K-match
- Hybrid work schedule
- PTO/Vacation/Holidays
- Rewarding and creative work atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities
**ALL CONVERSATIONS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL**
My Name is Thomas Ciresi and I fill positions for Environmental, Engineering and Architecture Firms throughout the country, If you have any questions about the position, or wish to discuss any other available roles, call me at (605) 705-6677 or via email at Thomas.Ciresi@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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