Job Information
Company Name
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Position Level
Other
Job Description
Are you passionate about Environmental planning and regulatory permitting in an airport setting?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking experienced and highly motivated Environmental Review Planner III to join the Bureau of Planning and Environmental Affairs. Under the direction of the Environmental Affairs Manager, the Planner III – Environmental Review conducts environmental reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). You will prepare resource permits and compliance documentation, review airport land use compatibility, and interpret Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.
Ready to support specialized Airport projects and programs, coordinate with regulatory agencies, work collaboratively in a team environment, and promote positive public relations in support of Airport strategic goals and objectives.
Please see the official job announcement for further details and Apply today: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=c5GlgqF3
You are excited about this opportunity because you will:
1. Prepare necessary federal and state environmental review documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) orders and regulations, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ensure environmental approvals and permits are secured prior to project financing and implementation;
2. Prepare resource permits for approval by various federal, state, and local resource agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and/or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to support airport capital development and maintenance projects;
3. Prepare airport development and maintenance projects, including pre- and post-construction reports and other compliance reporting;
4. Interpret and explain FAA rules and regulations regarding airport design and the legal, technical and procedural aspects of environmental reviews;
5. Prepare technical reports and correspondence;
6. Support the review of off-Airport developments and associated environmental review cases of concern to the Airport, including compliance with the airport land use compatibility plan and related policies and regulations governing the safe operation of Airport and aircrafts;
7. Support the development and management of the Airport’s West of Bayshore San Francisco Garter Snake Recovery Action Plan;
8. Draft and administer public competitive procurement processes through requests for qualifications/proposals for the Bureau, including managing consultant selection process, negotiating contracts, obtaining local approvals for contract awards, and performing ongoing contract management, including contract and associated project budgeting;
9. Consult with appropriate resource agencies;
10. May supervise staff and/or consultants in the preparation of various environmental impact evaluation documents and permit applications;
11. Perform other duties as listed in the 5298 Planner III Environmental Review class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
How to Qualify
1.
A. Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university);
AND
B. Experience: Four (4) years (8000 hours) of verifiable full-time equivalent experience either:
– Performing environmental review functions;
OR
– In a city/regional/urban planning environment preparing documents for entities such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA);
OR
2.
A. Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in city/regional/urban planning, environmental studies, architecture, law, earth sciences, geography, economics, landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban studies or public administration;
AND
B. Experience: Two (2) years (4000 hours) of verifiable full-time equivalent experience either:
– Performing environmental review functions;
OR
– In a city/regional/urban planning environment preparing documents for entities such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA);
Desirable Qualifications:
Recent and verifiable experience in aviation/airport planning including airport facilities planning, airport master planning, airfield/airspace planning, and/or aviation demand forecasting.
– Experience in environmental planning and permitting, including CEQA and NEPA environmental review and approvals, and obtaining permits from regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California – – Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
– Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, McAteer-Petris Act, federal and California Endangered Species Acts, California Fish and Game Code guidelines.
– Working knowledge of state CEQA statute and guidelines.
– Working knowledge of FAA rules and regulations, orders, advisory circulars, including FAA Orders 1050.1G and 5050.4B implementing NEPA.
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$131,300.00 - $159,562.00
Other Benefits
Apply today: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=c5GlgqF3
https://www.flysfo.com/about/careers/careers-sfo/sfo-employee-benefits
Application Deadline
11/27/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Airport/ Aviation. Government/ City & County
Job Location
Location Address
575 North McDonnell Rd
San Francisco, California
94128
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Susan Kim
Phone Number
(650) 821-3592