Please note, you need to submit your application before 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the close date listed. Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note the following important tips for applying. All portions of the application must be completed in detail. Work history, applicable education, and answers to the supplemental questions are all required. Applications missing any one of these sections will be rejected as incomplete. Referral to a resume is not acceptable. Set aside some time to complete your application. The system is unable to save applications that are in progress, and once you have submitted the application you cannot reapply. We strongly recommend that you review all the information on your application for accuracy. Once an application is submitted, you will be unable to edit it. Submitted applications are not viewable. If you would like to keep a record of what you will be submitting, we suggest you type your responses to the questions in a Word document, then copy and paste the answers into the application then save the Word document. Typing questions in Word will also minimize typing/grammatical errors since this is not an option in the system. NOTE: If you are a current employee, you MUST apply via the Career worklet in Workday and not through this site. If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed. Environmental Planner II (Option to Underfill) Open Date: 10/12/26 Close Date: 11/12/26 Salary: $125,162.00 per year Job Type: Regular Location: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las Vegas For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com. Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th 7am-6pm FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation. NOTE: The hiring department may consider applicants at the Environmental Planner l level. If this job class is used to fill the position, the successful candidate will be hired on at the following salary: Environmental Planner I: $113,486.00. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), federal permitting requirements, and project management experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical writing and interagency coordination skills, with the ability to prepare complex environmental documentation and collaborate effectively with regulatory agencies and project team members. This position requires specialized expertise typically acquired through several years of progressively responsible experience in environmental planning. GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, performs environmental planning and compliance data collection, analyses and assessments of standard difficulty and complexity; with guidance, prepares compliance and other documents required to ensure compliance of Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)/District projects and initiatives with federal, state and local environmental law, regulations, policies and processes; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Environmental Planner I is the entry level class in the professional Environmental Planner class series. Initially under more direct supervision, incumbents assist in conducting environmental research projects and preparing compliance documents, applications and reports. Employees perform entry-level compliance planning assignments involving the collection and analysis of environmental and other cultural resources data and information. With experience, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and is performed with increasing independence. Environmental Planner I is distinguished from Environmental Planner II in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform more complex assignments of greater organizational impact and visibility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class. Participates in conducting environmental research projects and investigations of standard difficulty and complexity in areas such as environmental resources, biology, ecology and threatened/endangered species planning and compliance; collects and records environmental and land use information and data; drafts for review plans of development and associated submittal documents, such as rights-of-way and land use authorizations and permits, for various planned smaller-scale SNWA/District construction and maintenance projects; analyzes and proposes appropriate environmental restoration and mitigation measures; coordinates with other staff, divisions, departments, federal and state agencies and external utility companies in the document development process. Assists other environmental planning and biology staff in conducting surveys of threatened and endangered species to meet field monitoring compliance requirements; assists in monitoring the work of construction contractors to verify contractor compliance with all project environmental resource requirements; may coordinate directly with contractors when other division staff are not required or available. Assists in monitoring federal, state and local legislation, regulations, policies and other developments on environmental and natural resources and compliance issues; as assigned, monitors and researches projects planned by other agencies; identifies potential impacts on SNWA/District environmental resource and compliance policies, operations and projects; attends public hearings and summarizes presentations and testimony. Learns, develops familiarity with and assists in applying the highly varied and complex environmental compliance structures applicable to SNWA/District properties, ranging from the northern ranch properties to small systems operated by the District; learns and applies knowledge of environmental compliance frameworks, including preparation of all required environmental compliance documents, permits, land use applications, schedules and records, that support the timely completion of current and future projects, resource and facilities strategies and programs; assists in preparing assigned elements of technical reports and other documents; may assist in preparing environmental impact statements and other compliance documents. Provides technical environmental compliance support in areas of assigned responsibility to a variety of District/SNWA departments to facilitate SNWA/District operations related to environmental compliance. Under guidance, contacts other governmental, state or local agencies or private consultants to obtain data and information necessary for conducting environmental studies and surveys. Stays current on environmental laws, regulations and policies; attends conferences and meetings as specifically assigned involving SNWA/District business and for scientific purposes. OTHER DUTIES Participates in a variety of technical study teams as assigned. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, theories and practices of environmental planning, resources management, conservation biology and regulatory compliance applicable to a large complex water utility; modern methods and techniques used in land use planning, environmental impact assessments and biological conservation evaluations; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding environmental planning and research; Nevada Revised Statutes and other laws applicable to assigned duties including the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Nevada Safe Drinking Water Act, Migratory Birds Treaty Act, Federal Land Policy Management Act and Historic Preservation Act; general principles and practices applicable to writing Environmental Impact Statements and other compliance documents and applications; uses of geographic information systems in analyzing and displaying environmental and land use data; principles and practices of sound business communication; basic customer relationship management. Ability to: Plan and organize assigned environmental research and analyses in a dynamic environment, using environmental and geographical databases and surveys, to produce results having a high degree of scientific accuracy; plan, set priorities and organize work activities to carry out assignments with a high degree of accuracy in a timely manner; learn and apply detailed and often complex environmental compliance frameworks, including conditions and requirements for preparation of environmental compliance documents, permits and applications, to SNWA/District projects and programs; communicate technical and scientific data and results, both orally and in writing, using clear and concise language; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; work collaboratively with other staff, divisions and departments to meet deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, representatives of regulatory and other agencies, contractors, the public and others encountered in the course of work. Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in earth science, environmental planning environmental policy, water resources management or a closely related field and at least two years of professional environmental planning and compliance experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A master’s degree in a relevant field as preferred and may be substituted for the required experience. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; talk or hear by telephone and in person; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve difficult problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks under changing, intensive deadlines; work with constant interruptions; and interact with managers, staff, representatives of federal, state and other agencies involved in environmental planning and compliance and others encountered in the course of work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee typically works under typical office conditions where the noise level is quiet. The incumbent is required periodically to work in outside conditions, sometimes in remote locations, exposed to hot, cold and/or wet conditions and uneven and slippery surfaces. The employee may be required to conduct field visits on an unplanned, emergency basis to respond to contractor or other compliance issues. Are you looking for an exciting challenge every day and the opportunity to grow in your career? We are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. Learn more about how you can become part of our team and make a difference for Nevada. For questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 258-3933, Monday - Thursday, 7am - 6pm. Stay up-to-date with career opportunities you are interested in! Head to the top of your screen, select 'Sign In' to either log in to an existing account or create a new account. 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