Environmental Resources Planner I/II (DOQ)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you have strong analytical skills and background in wastewater planning and wastewater regulatory programs? The Agency is seeking a creative individual with excellent critical thinking skills to serve as its next Environmental Resources Planner within the Planning & Resources Department. In this role, you will make a positive contribution to the Agency by working on complex water and wastewater projects and be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the various elements of those projects. Incumbents will perform a wide range of professional tasks including but not limited to the following: reviewing and processing pretreatment and source control permitting and enforcement, developing long term wastewater planning documents, preparing feasibility studies, identifying future facilities/infrastructure projects, conducting/supporting utility rate and capacity fee studies, collecting water/wastewater fees, coordinating work with other Agency departments, external consultants, contractors, and entities, making detailed reports, and providing recommendations as part of a collaborative team.

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Here at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, we are a leader in water and wastewater management and environmental stewardship. We strive to produce high-quality renewable products such as recycled water and top-quality compost to enhance and preserve the quality of life throughout our region. Our values go beyond just protecting the resources and the communities we serve. We are committed to applying ethical, transparent, and environmentally sustainable principles to all aspects of business and organizational conduct. We recognize that our commitment to the community starts with our employees. In order to ensure that our staff are able to continue to perform at a high level and provide unparalleled services throughout our service area, we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance.

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This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 14, 2025. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. There is one (1) vacancy in the Planning & Resources Department. The candidate selected to fill the (1) vacancy may be selected from either this Environmental Resources Planner I/II (DOQ) recruitment or the active A ssistant Engineer/Associate Engineer (DOQ) recruitment

. Applicants interested in both positions must submit separate applications for each recruitment.

Under general supervision, analyzes and develops environmental and water resource programs and plans; independently conducts assessments to ensure Agency environmental compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; conducts comprehensive analyses and studies including capital improvement planning and the implementation of conservation, recycling and other capital improvement projects; and performs related duties as assigned.

Environmental Planner I is the entry-level professional class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of routine to moderately complex research, data collection and analysis projects requiring the use of judgment and initiative. This class is alternately staffed with Environmental Planner II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher-level class.

Environmental Planner II is the skilled, journey-level class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties with a significant degree of independence and sound judgment. Work requires the knowledgeable application of the principles and practices of environmental planning, water resources management and conservation as applied to a water/wastewater utility. This class differs from Environmental Planner I in the skill level required and the incumbent's necessary knowledge of water resource planning, scientific research and program management to ensure the analysis of current and future regional water resource needs, policies and regulatory requirements.