Environmental Planner Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of environmental planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for natural resources training in accordance with the Endangered Species Act and the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in obtaining regulatory permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities
• Experience and knowledge of environmental approval processes
• Knowledge of the NSW and federal environmental planning legislation and knowledge in development applications
• Understanding of environmental approval processes
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning land planning, policy planning, and entitlement for both a variety of land development (commercial, residential, campus, institutional, energy), and mixed use and infill-related projects
• Understanding of the agencies involved with the CEQA process and California Land Planning Law
• Understand the variety of resources available to facilitate and complete the CEQA process
• Familiar with NJDEP, NYDEC, and US Army Corps of Engineers permitting process

I am excited to be applying for the position of environmental planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for high-level scientific report writing, incorporating relevant policy and legislation requirements, impact assessment, monitoring and issuing recommendations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Working knowledge of GIS and Adobe Creative Suite
• Class G Ontario driver license and access to a vehicle
• Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners (RPP and MCIP)
• Existing client relationships with MTO, Metrolinx and GTA municipalities would be an asset
• Appropriate tertiary qualification (Statutory Planning, Environmental Planning, or similar)
• Detailed level of knowledge and application of the Victorian planning legislation
• Interest in generation of business development leads, written proposals and presentations, and project work capture
• Familiar with Federal, notably including DoD, FERC, FCC, FEMA, NASA, USCG, and USDA, NEPA and Natural Resources Requirements and Processes

Please consider me for the environmental planner opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for support for environmental impact statement, biological and cultural assessment, CEQA/NEPA assessments, municipal zoning ordinance review and land use planning for environmental projects.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous experience leading and as a main author for Environmental and Socioeconomic Impact Assessments
• Strong technical writing and familiarity with federal (National Energy Board and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act) regulatory frameworks
• Prior environmental work experience or education
• Experience in multiple sectors and types of projects
• Have an active membership with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) and be knowledgeable of international best practices through leading engagement organizations
• Experience developing engagement materials, including storyboards, newsletters, information sheets, surveys, social media monitoring, and other methods, consistent with the overall goals of the engagement program
• Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, key person interviews
• Experience with qualitative, and mixed-methods data analysis and reporting

In response to your job posting for environmental planner, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high level scientific report writing, incorporating relevant policy and legislation requirements, environmental assessment, monitoring and issuing recommendations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with conflict management and resolution, or social impact assessments would be an asset
• A biophysical discipline-specific background
• Proven experience in a specific industry or service
• Computer skills (proficiency in ArcGIS, CAD, Adobe CS software)
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) for the discipline of Archaeology
• Identify and classify vegetation
• Conducting topsoil assessments
• Familiar with FRA, FTA and/or FHWA NEPA policies and regulations

I would like to submit my application for the environmental planner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and technical assistance to ERP staff regarding the Endangered Species Act as it pertains to implementation of the State 404 Program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Natural resource experience
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations such as NEPA
• Experience in Environmental Planning
• Providing support with the planning, management and delivery of projects (or components of)
• Assisting with the preparation of planning applications
• Preparing business cases
• Policy and plan development including submissions
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of proposals to clients