Planner III- Environmental Review - Citywide – (5298) – (E00135)

Under direction, performs difficult and responsible environmental review work, participating in all phases of environmental review including analysis of environ-mental impacts and mitigation measures; coordinates difficult environmental review cases; performs complex initial environmental studies; provides information to the public on environmental review procedures; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Performs difficult environmental impact evaluations of projects including review of technical portions of Environmental Impact Reports involving mathematical modeling, surveys, analyses, and forecasts as applied to a range of environmental matters such as air pollution, water, energy, waste and endangered species.

2. Reviews Environmental Impact Reports for compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations; supervises other staff members in the preparation of negative declarations and various categorical exemption reports.

3. Coordinates environmental impact reviews for major public and private projects, including preliminary conferences, consultations with consulting specialists and submission of reports to the City Planning Commission.

4. Interprets and explains legal, technical and procedural aspects of environ-mental review to the public; prepares technical reports and correspondence.

5. Supervises subordinate survey, clerical and office personnel in the preparation of various environmental impact documents.

6. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.