CEQA Environmental Services Analyst

About the Role

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Environmental Analyst (CG02/03) to join our multidisciplinary environmental consulting team. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy research, writing, and problem‑solving, and who are eager to build a career supporting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.

The Environmental Analyst will collaborate with project managers and technical specialists across multiple disciplines—including biology, cultural resources, noise, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions—to support the preparation of environmental documents for public and private development projects.

Compensation: $22 - $30 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, organize, and analyze data on a wide range of environmental topics (land use, biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, greenhouse gases, utilities, and more) to support CEQA and NEPA environmental review, consistent with established guidelines.
• Draft clear, accurate, and technically sound sections of environmental documents, including Initial Studies, EIRs/EISs, Addenda, and Exemptions, incorporating sub‑consultant reports, field data, and personal research.
• Review development site plans, conceptual layouts, and technical studies to support impact analysis.
• Support Project Managers by providing research, background information, and document content needed to meet project requirements.
• Communicate with internal technical specialists across multiple disciplines, and external agencies, authorities, and sub‑consultants to collect and verify relevant data, and integrate findings into environmental documents.
• Conduct site visits to support environmental analysis.
• Perform administrative and quality‑control tasks such as document formatting, file organization, and consistency checks.
• Gain practical, hands‑on experience in the environmental consulting industry through project work and mentorship.

Skills

• Strong research and technical writing skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of written and verbal business English, including spelling, grammar, and vocabulary
• Efficient written and oral communication abilities
• Ability to handle assignments and confidential information with professionalism, tact, and discretion
• Ability to receive direction, ask informed questions, and seek clarification when needed
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Biology, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience OR formal education in related field inclusive of technical writing.
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise text.
• Ability to interpret and summarize regulatory requirements, technical reports, and environmental data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, and environmental planning concepts.
• Experience reviewing or interpreting development site plans, engineering drawings, or GIS maps.
• Prior experience in customer service or office administration, demonstrating transferable skills such as communication, task management, and client interaction.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced CEQA/NEPA practitioners and technical specialists.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm.
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and environmental disciplines.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.

About Us

FCS, an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world. We also aim to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

This role is an evergreen position, meaning we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Applications for this position are continuously accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. 

This position will report to the Project Manager. This role is open to On-call, Part-time or Full time working arrangements. This role can work in-person from a traditional office environment or work hybrid splitting time working from home and our Walnut Creek or Irvine Office.

We offer competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply using the application link on the site where you found this posting!

To learn more visit us at https://www.firstcarbonsolutions.com/join-us/.

• Escalating PTO schedule and up to 10 company holidays
• Full health care package:
• Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage*
• 80% employer-paid dental and vision
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Program
• 401k & Roth with a 6% discretionary match
• Pet insurance discounts

*All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company.

Work Environment

The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect hybrid office/home working location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Compliance with all ADEC & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld.

Information Security

Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team.

Mutual respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.