Transportation/NEPA Planner IV

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Report directly to the NEPA Practice Leader and/or Project Specific Manager
• Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
• Support mentoring and training of Level I, II and III NEPA Planners and Interns within the practice
• Communicate and work effectively within large multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
• Stay abreast of current trends and practices with memberships in NAEP and APA (TRB participation is encouraged)
• Read and interpret technical documents required for effective job performance
• Conduct site visits and observe/gather project scoping data when applicable
• Consult with and coordinate interdivisional requests including survey, geotechnical, environmental, structural, traffic, etc. as required by the project
• Review federal, state and/or local agency data as required and prepare/direct the preparation of research summaries
• Develop roadway, transit and shared use path line and grade alternatives using (but not limited to) Bentley Open Roads and Open Roads Concept Station.
• Support the development of preliminary and conceptual level cost estimates.
• Conduct impact minimization, avoidance and conceptual mitigation studies based on natural environmental, social and cultural resource GIS data and engineering alternatives.
• Develop alternative refinements and coordinate with other CADD designers (if necessary) to prepare NEPA and NEPA related documentation plates and figures.
• Assist in the preparation for and present at Resource Agency and Client Meetings.
• Review utility locations and other engineering constraints when minimizing and avoiding project impacts
• Design and assist in the development of accurate and professional graphics for NEPA and NEPA related technical documents and memoranda
• Work with KCI's professional planners in the pursuit of Comprehensive and Master Plans in addition to Roadway Corridor Revitalization and Rehabilitation studies and projects
• Assist in the development of and operate within specified project budget parameters
• Provide technical project, and staff oversight and assist in assuring appropriate KCI and sub-consultant resources are assigned to each task
• Serve as task manager on select projects
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope and identify when out-of-scope work is being requested which may warrant supplemental funding
• Achieve or exceed individual utilization target of 80% (or agreed upon utilization target)
• Represent KCI at meetings with clients, government officials, public meetings/hearings, and environmental resource agencies
• Attend or help lead bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) project team meetings on all projects/tasks
• Provide timely input for monthly progress reports for all tasks to help facilitate mandatory client 30-Day invoicing submittals
• Advocate for and support major KCI companywide project pursuits
• Ensure projects fulfill all ISO compliance requirements
• Participate in annual ISO compliance audits
• Complete Annual Individual Training Program if/as required
• Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff. These are generally due mid to late October but can vary
• Identify NEPA, environmental planning and public involvement project opportunities
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Work independently and/or work with senior Northeast Planners, Transportation Planners and Transportation Engineers in preparing NEPA CE, EA and EIS Documents in addition to PEL documents.
• Work with KCI's Natural Resources Team and Engineers in the preparation of permits and environmental clearance preparation and agency coordination for permit approval, documentation and management.
• Lead or assist with the preparation of and coordination with multi-disciplined KCI project Teams and Sub-Consultants in developing NEPA related documentation including Purpose and Need (P&N) Statements, Alternatives Retained for Detailed Studies (ARDS), Preferred Alternatives Reports, Conceptual Mitigation Reports, Section 4(f)/6(f) Reports, community and environmental justice impact assessments, air and noise quality impact assessments, indirect and cumulative effects analyses and support Section 106 assessment/documentation.
• Mock-up or develop NEPA and NEPA related documentation figures, graphics and tables in the development of streamlined documents.
• Prepare and help coordinate NEPA Classification Letters with clients and federal sponsoring agencies
• Participate in the NEPA group's extensive Public Engagement program.
• Develop effective Public Involvement Plans (PIP) including but not limited to:
• Develop public involvement collateral materials including formal public meeting/public hearing advertisements and press releases in Section 508 compliant formats
• Provide direction in identifying/booking public meeting/public hearing meeting places
• Content development and design of Virtual Public Meetings
• Provide direction for the development of web maps and web content
• Coordinate, attend and facilitate public meetings
• Work with staff in the development of maintaining of project mailing lists
• Maintain accurate, organized and accessible electronic and hard-copy project files
• Assist and/or lead the preparation of official project files and the development of Administrative Records (if necessary)
• Other duties as required

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The job description is not designed to contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, transportation planning, urban planning or related discipline
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in GIS software.
• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred:

• AICP

Pre-employment drug testing is required as a condition of employment and random drug test for contracts as required.