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Job Description: Staff Environmental Planner

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is hiring a Staff Environmental Planner to join our thoughtful, collaborative team. If you're curious about how environmental policy and land use shape the places we live, work, and play, and want to be part of the team making that happen, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Staff Environmental Planner, you will...

Support a wide range of projects, from permitting strategies and regulatory research to environmental review. Work closely with project managers and technical staff across disciplines, gaining exposure to NEPA/SEPA processes, shoreline, and growth management regulations. Contribute to meaningful work that connects policy with impact, such as drafting permit applications, writing environmental review sections, researching regulations, organizing deliverables, and participating in meetings. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and planners to solve complex challenges and grow your skills.

To thrive in this role, you must have...

• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant planning, permitting, or related experience.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An understanding of or eagerness to learn about land use, policy, and environmental regulations.
• Strong organization, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative work style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; familiarity with GIS or permitting tools is a plus.

Qualifications (not required)

• Experience with NEPA/SEPA, shoreline permitting, or Oregon land use laws.
• Interest in pursuing AICP certification.

Who we are...

MFA is a multi-disciplinary consulting company serving Pacific Northwest communities. We are employee-owned and employee-minded. Join MFA for career growth, community impact, and our benefits:

• 100% premium coverage for medical/dental/vision.
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays.
• Comp time for exempt employees.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401k company match.
• Support for professional development through coaching and training.

Our hiring process

• Initial conversation with our Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview with the team.

Compensation Range: $71,000 to $81,000 annually.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We celebrate diversity and encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and foreign-born applicants to apply.

MFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, military service, or any other protected status.