Mid-Level Environmental Planner

Seneca Federal Solutions is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn .

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Federal Solutions is seeking a Mid‑Level Environmental Planner to provide direct technical and regulatory support to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Division of Environmental, Safety, and Cultural Resources Management (DESCRM), in Phoenix, Arizona. This position supports environmental planning and compliance activities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related federal statutes across the BIA Western Region.

The Mid‑Level Environmental Planner serves as a key contributor responsible for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating environmental documents, while working closely with senior staff, agency partners, and Tribal stakeholders. The role requires sound professional judgment, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to manage assigned tasks independently within established program frameworks.

This position requires a minimum of two (2) days per week working on-site at the BIA DESCRM office in Phoenix, Arizona. Additional in-office presence may be required based on project needs and government direction.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

NEPA & Environmental Compliance

• Prepare, edit, and coordinate NEPA documentation, including:
• Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) documentation
• Environmental Assessments (EAs)
• Supporting technical reports and environmental analyses
• Conduct technical reviews of NEPA documents prepared by others to ensure adequacy, consistency, and compliance with federal requirements.
• Assist in processing NEPA actions through agency tracking systems and databases (e.g., NEPA Tracker).
• Apply knowledge of federal environmental regulations, including NEPA, ESA, CWA, CAA, and related laws, to assigned projects.

Technical Analysis & Review

• Prepare or review technical materials such as:
• Biological assessments and technical memoranda
• Environmental monitoring summaries (e.g., wetlands, endangered species)
• Environmental impact avoidance and mitigation documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary project coordination involving transportation, utilities, renewable energy, and land management actions.
• Support quality assurance and document control processes.

Coordination & Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with Federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies under the direction of senior staff.
• Support Tribal consultation and interagency coordination efforts.
• Assist with public involvement activities, including preparation of outreach materials, meeting summaries, and response tracking.
• Maintain project files, correspondence records, and distribution lists.

Programmatic & Office Support

• Provide program support to DESCRM staff, including responding to data calls, organizing records, and supporting project reporting requirements.
• Participate in monthly coordination and reporting activities, as required.
• Assist senior staff with workload tracking, schedules, and task prioritization.

Field & Travel Support

• Participate in site visits and field activities as required.
• Prepare trip summaries and support documentation following fieldwork.
• Occasional travel within or outside the Western Region may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Biology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in environmental planning, environmental compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing NEPA documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies, Tribal governments, or federally funded projects.
• Familiarity with NEPA tracking databases and federal document workflows.
• Experience assisting with biological assessments, environmental monitoring, or regulatory consultations.
• Prior work in the Western United States or on Tribal lands.

Work Location & Schedule

• Hybrid position based in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Minimum in-office requirement: two (2) days per week at the BIA DESCRM office.
• Remaining workdays may be performed remotely, subject to project needs, government requirements, and supervisor approval.
• Additional in-office days may be required during high-priority tasking or surge support.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.