MBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MBA offers a superior work environment, including an alternative 9/80 work week, and an opportunity to collaborate with a team of outstanding experts, in addition to a generous compensation and benefits package. If you are a highly motivated self-starter seeking professional growth with an employer who promotes teamwork and stimulating professional challenges, please mail, e-mail, or FAX your resume with cover letter and salary expectations to:

mba@brandman.com
Michael Brandman Associates
Attn: C. MacIsaac
220 Commerce, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92602
FAX 714.508.4110

Career Opportunities:

Air Quality Analyst - Environmental Services

Locations:
San Bernardino

General Description:
Provide air quality analysis, modeling, analysis of model output, and preparation of air quality assessments to be used in environmental documents.

Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience which provides the requested knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:
•BS/MS degree(s) in Meteorology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics), Geography, or a related field as demonstrated by actual course work.
•Approximately 2 years experience in air quality assessments.
•Experience using United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) air dispersion models, including ISC3 and AERMOD; and air quality models accepted for use in California including URBEMIS, EMFAC, and Caline4.
•Experience in human health risk assessments is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of the principles and practices of the air quality assessment, including:
•Air quality modeling methodologies and guidelines.
•Air emissions reduction and mitigation measures.
•US EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local Air Quality Management Districts or Air Pollution Control Districts air quality regulatory programs and their relationship to the Federal Clean Air Act.
•CEQA and/or NEPA and their assessment requirements.

Ability to:
•Plan, organize, and coordinate air quality assessments.
•Work creatively as a member of an environmental assessment team.
•Communicate effectively through strong technical writing skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Locations:
Irvine

General Description:
Responsible for receiving all vendor invoices, subconsultant and contractor invoices, employee expense reports, and in-house check requests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
• High school diploma
• College-level accounting courses preferred
• 2-3 years A/P experience Knowledge
• Accounts payable processing
• Computerized accounting system

Skills
• Data entry
• 10 key by touch
• Light typing - 35 wpm

Ability to:
• Code and enter all of the above to proper job cost and overhead accounts.
• Reconcile vendor statements, review vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Run weekly checks and accounts payable reports.
• Prepare checks and vendor invoices for signature
• Maintain vendor files.
• Handle any discrepancies found
• Obtain correct internal authorizations to pay

Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Services

Locations:
Fresno, Sacramento, San Ramon

General Description:

Responsible for research and preparation of sections for environmental and planning documents, and assistance in the effective coordination of project execution. Is expected to actively further the overall project implementation including, budget controls, billing procedures, and contract augments. Some coordination of in-house staff, as well as subconsultants, is required.

Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:

•Appropriate bachelor and master degree(s) in Environmental

  Sciences, Planning, or related field.
•Approximately 3 years related working experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including:

•Specific understanding of CEQA, and its processing requirements.
•General understanding of NEPA.
•Technical competence and understanding of one or more

  environmental specialties such as land use, socio-economics, earth

  resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc.

Ability to:

•Communicate effectively using excellent written and oral skills.
•Effectively perform job requirements with limited supervision.
•Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Environmental Planner - Environmental Services

Locations:
Irvine, Palm Springs, Sacramento

General Description:
Assists project managers in the organization, completion, and preparation of environmental documents. Responsible for research, analysis, and documentation of a difficult nature on a variety of environmental areas (i.e. noise, socioeconomic, transportation, land use, wastewater, cultural resources, hazardous materials, aesthetics, geology, and hydrology) relating to impact assessments for EIR/EIS preparation.

Qualifications:
•Appropriate bachelor degree(s) in Environmental Sciences,

  Planning, or related field.
•2 years related working experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Communicate effectively using excellent written and oral skills.
•Effectively perform job requirements with limited supervision.
•Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Regional Manager

Locations:
Fresno, San Bernardino

General Description:
Responsible for direction and supervision of all operations in his/her region to meet company sales, profit, and strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

Must possess a minimum of 10-15 years experience in professional environmental consulting firm and/or public agency, with at least 2 years P&L experience for division, office or region. Excellent business development, organizational and communications skills required. Must have proven knowledge of private and public sector markets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Develops and manages regional business plan, and is accountable for region sales and revenue performance to plan.
•Develops, implements, and monitors performance of regional marketing plan and strategy, in coordination with MBA Inland Empire Regional Director.
•Plans for and supervises, in coordination with Inland Empire Regional Director, the implementation of all staff operating activities within the region, including: planning, recruitment, recommends selection of candidates for hiring, training, placement and utilization. Is accountable for achieving utilization objectives for region.
•Serves as Manager of Regional Office.
•With assistance of Inland Empire Regional Director, develops annual strategic plans, marketing plans, and operating budgets for approval by the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
•Develops new business with existing and new clients to meet performance objectives for the region. Organizes and delegates business development assignments within region.
•Participates in development of long range strategy, strategic policy and major capital decisions, as it relates to regional office, in support of MBA Executive Team and Board of Directors (BOD).
•Regularly reviews costs and financial performance of the Region. In compliance with pre-established MBA protocols, ensures project and operating controls to improve regional performance, in coordination with Inland Empire Regional Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Accounts Manager.
•Serves as internal consultant and provides regional oversight on matters of marketing, staff training, and quality control/assurance.
•Represents Firm with key clients, and civic and industry associations.
•Serves as Project Director/Manager or other direct contribution on designated projects.
•Oversees and evaluates, in coordination with Inland Empire Regional Director, the performance of subordinates. Recommends pay and status decisions to Inland Empire Regional Director.
•Participates in business planning and budgeting for regional office.
•Works with other Regional Managers and offices to meet client requirements, and promote effective utilization of company resources/staff.
•Maintains operational activities and communication within and between other offices.

Project Manager, Environmental Services

Locations:
San Bernardino, Palm Springs, Sacramento

General Description:
Responsible for managing the technical and financial tasks of environmental documents, and providing opportunities to assist technical staff in professional growth. Also responsible for assisting in marketing activities of the division.

Qualifications:

A combination of education and experience which provides the requested knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:

•Appropriate master and bachelor degree(s) in Environmental

 Sciences, Planning, or related field.
•Approximately 4 years of professional experience in the

  environmental and/or planning field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including:

•CEQA and/or NEPA and their processing requirements.
•Project management techniques.
•Proposal preparation and marketing methods.
•Financial management principles and practices.

Ability to:
•Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and

  support staff and subconsultants on assigned projects.
•Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff’s written materials to

  provide constructive feedback.
•Proactively and efficiently manage multiple projects.
•Communicate effectively using excellent written and oral skills.
•Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Sr. Project Manager/Sr. Regulatory Permitting Specialist

Locations:
Fresno

General Description

Services client accounts relative to regulatory requirements of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other state and federal agencies. Obtains or manages specialists in obtaining information needed to determine agency jurisdiction, complete permit applications, define mitigation options, and respond to agency concerns/comments. Prepares or manages the preparation of development constraints analyses, jurisdictional reports, develops Conceptual Mitigation Plans, endangered species biological assessments, environmental assessments, 404(b)(1) alternatives analyses, environmental impact statements, and permit applications (especially for Section 404 permits and Section 1601/1603 agreements). Acts as liaison between resource agencies and client. Keeps client informed of, and involved in, regulatory process. Maintains personal knowledge of changing state and federal regulations and assists in training other MBA staff in such knowledge. Responsible for proactive business development and marketing activities. Provide training to technical staff for professional growth.

Qualifications:

•Minimum of three years experience with a regulatory or permitting arm of the USACE, at a GS-11 level or higher, OR minimum of five years experience obtaining regulatory clearance through USACE for both public and private applicants.
•Minimum B.S. or B.A. in one of the environmental sciences, preferably biology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Comprehensive knowledge of, and practical experience in application of USACE regulations (33 CFR Parts 320-330) and policy dealing with the USACE regulatory program.
•Thorough familiarity with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 230) and USACE policy addressing compliance with Section 404(b)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
•Thorough familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act, USACE regulations promulgated therefrom (33 CFR parts 230 and 325), and USACE policy dealing with environmental documentation.
•Thorough familiarity with USACE Regulatory Guidance Letters currently in effect.
•Thorough familiarity with RWQCB regulations related to implementation of Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
•Thorough familiarity with RWQCB Regional Best Management Practices (construction and post – construction /operation requirements).
•Thorough familiarity with CDFG regulations (Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code) and policy regarding streamcourse modification and wildlife habitat preservation.
•Thorough familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.
•Project management techniques.
•Marketing and proposal preparation.
•Financial management principles and practices.
•Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to:
•Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and support staff and subconsultants on assigned projects.
•Effectively perform job requirements with limited supervision.
•Demonstrate high level of productivity and efficiency in work, such that multiple assignments can be handled simultaneously.
•Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrate strong organizational and budget/schedule control skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel; as well as Internet usage.

Sr. Project Manager, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist

Locations:
Palm Springs, San Bernardino

General Description

Services client accounts relative to State (CEQA) and Federal (NEPA) environmental documentation requirements, Endangered Species Act, and various .state and local ordinances governing biological resources. Obtains or manages others in obtaining information needed to determine impacts of land use changes on biological resources and, conversely, biological resource constraints on development. Formulates, or assists others in formulating measures or procedures for mitigation or avoiding impacts resulting from development. Prepares, or manages the preparation ofbiological resource sections ofenvironmental impact reports and environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, constraints analyses, resource management plans, habitat conservation plans,and mitigation monitoring programs. Acts as liaison between resource agencies and client. Keeps client informed of, and involved in, environmental review process. Maintains personal knowledge of changing state and federal regulations and assists in training other MBA staff in such knowledge.

Qualifications:

•Five or more years experience in environmental consulting/planning profession.
•Master's degree in biology or related field.
•Knowledge of field botany, zoology, aquatic biology, or related science.
•Thorough knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations and CEQAlNEPA documentation requirements.
•Thorough knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations and CEQAlNEPA documentation requirements.
•Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
•Strong organizational and budget/schedule control skills.
•Strong leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversees the preparation and production oflarge or complicated biological impact assessment documents
requiring extensive experience and skill and requiring thorough knowledge ofNEPAlCEQA regulations.
• Manages large and complicated projects from proposal through document delivery to client.
• Coordinates the work of staff ecologist/biologists and project ecologist/biologist and others to ensure
quality ofwork product and client service, and adherence to scope of work, schedules and budget.
• Writes sections of environmental documents within their area oftechnical specialization.
• Prepares invoices and collects on past due fees, as required.
• Performs marketinglbusiness development duties.
• Participates in the development and training of less experienced project manager.

Ability to:
•Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and support staff and subconsultants on assigned projects.
•Effectively perform job requirements with limited supervision.
•Demonstrate high level of productivity and efficiency in work, such that multiple assignments can be handled simultaneously.
•Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrate strong organizational and budget/schedule control skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel; as well as Internet usage.

Project Manager/Regulatory Specialist

Locations:
San Bernardino, Palm Springs

General Description

Services client accounts relative to regulatory requirements of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other state and federal agencies. Obtains or manages specialists in obtaining information needed to determine agency jurisdiction, complete permit applications, define mitigation options, and respond to agency concerns/comments. Prepares or manages the preparation of development constraints, analyses, jurisdictional reports, develops Conceptual Mitigation Plans, endangered species biological assessments, environmental assessments, 404(b)(1) alternatives analyses, environmental impact statements, and permit applications (especially for Section 404 permits and Section 1601/1603 agreements). Acts as liaison between resource agencies and clients. Keeps client informed of, and involved in, regulatory process. Maintains personal knowledge of changing state and federal regulations and assists in training other MBA staff in such knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities
Technical
Performs and directs performance of Section 404 wetland delineation – both simple vegetation examinations and full three-parameter testing – in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulations and the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual. Determines jurisdictional limits of various laws and regulations including Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act; Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act; Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act; and Section 1601/1603 of the California Fish and Game code. Advises client regarding legal approaches to reducing and/or avoiding agency jurisdiction, and the advisability of so doing. Educates client in permit processes; advises client as to project design approaches that will minimize regulatory burden, and recommends course of action. Develops scopes of work for regulatory related projects, calculates project budgets and fees, and develops project schedules. Writes and supervises writing of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and USACE regulations. Coordinates with USACE, RWQCB, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prior to and throughout the permitting process via meetings, telephone calls, and letters. Assesses and directs assessment of impacts related to project implementation and manages project team in development of appropriate mitigation in accordance with agency regulations and policy, and in accordance with client objectives, including development of Conceptual Mitigation Plan. Coordinates consideration of endangered species issues with FWS and writes, or manages writing of biological assessments used to initiate formal consultation between USACE and FWS in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Prepares 404(b)(1) evaluations (including alternatives analyses) in accordance with EPA regulations and USACE policy. Develops and implements Conceptual Mitigation Plans and monitoring requirements.

Business Development
Assists in marketing of MBA’s regulatory services through interaction with potential clients, active participation in appropriate organizations, preparation or review of news releases and articles, presentations at professional meetings, and other promotional activities. Prepares and oversees preparation of contract proposals for review and signatures or Principal-In-Charge and Section Manager.

Administrative/Financial
Keeps Section Manager fully informed of all project and business development matters. Maintains conformance with assigned level of personal chargeability. Prepares for submittal to Section Manager weekly workload projections. Monitors and assures conformance to project budgets and schedules, and reviews information with Section Manager and project team members. Maintains client accounts through issuance of periodic progress memoranda updating status of contract work; frequent telephone calls to client and related parties advising of project status, changes, and potential problems; preparation of monthly invoicing; monitoring of invoice receipt and acceptance; and participation in collection of receivables. Participates in staff training and professional development, and coordinates with the Section Manager or Director of Resource Management Division regarding staff training needs.

Qualifications/Technical
Comprehensive knowledge of, and practical experience in application of USACE regulations (33 CFR Parts 320-330) and policy dealing with the USACE regulatory program. Thorough familiarity with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 230) and USACE policy addressing compliance with Section 404(b)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Thorough familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act, USACE regulations promulgated there from (33 CFR parts 230 and 325), and USACE policy dealing with environmental documentation. Thorough familiarity with USACE Regulatory Guidance Letters currently in effect. Thorough familiarity with RWQCB regulations related to implementation of Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. Thorough familiarity with RWQCB Regional Best Management Practices (construction and post – construction /operation requirements). Thorough familiarity with CDFG regulations (Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code) and policy regarding streamcourse modification and wildlife habitat preservation. Thorough familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.

Qualifications/Professional

Technical Quality. High degree of knowledge and high quality professional work in one or more technical service areas.

Productivity. High level of productivity and efficiency in work, such that multiple assignments can be handled simultaneously.

Personal Time Management/Organization. Demonstration of personal time, organization, and work management skills that are exemplary to other staff.

Writing. Excellent writing, editing, and report presentation skills.

Interpersonal Skills. Interpersonal skills that inspire confidence, cooperation, and motivation in staff and clients.

Supervisory Skills. Ability to effectively supervise, train and improve the capabilities of peers and subordinates.

Management/Coordination. Task direction, management, and coordination skills to ensure efficient and successful completion of projects.

Planning Ahead and Meeting Schedules. Emphasis on, and skills in, planning ahead and scheduling of professional staff work, word processing, production, and delivery of products to ensure schedule conformance.

Financial Management. Strong capability in financial management on projects, including exceeding chargeable goals while staying within budgets, timely billing, and proper collection practices.

Negotiation and Contracting Skills. Thorough understanding of negotiation and contracting procedures. Effectiveness in negotiation of sufficient fees, determination of contract terms, preparation of clear and appropriate scopes of work, timely contract execution, and securing of amendments, when needed.

Subcontractor Management. Effectiveness in establishing subcontracts and ensuring timely and successful subcontractor performance.

Marketing and Business Development. Strong skills in, and contribution to, marketing and business development activities, through lead generation, opportunity creation, proposal preparation, interview participation, and awards of new contracts and add-ons.

Qualifications/Personal

Client Service Orientation. Top priority on providing the highest quality service to clients and emphasizing relationship management with clients.

Profit Orientation. Top priority on profit generation in all projects through creative actions to plan and control budgets.

Leadership. Demonstrated leadership skills related to taking initiative, motivating and helping others, emphasizing teamwork, providing feedback, and building confidence in others.

Creativity. Ability and desire to be creative, inventive, and adaptable to new situations and challenges.

Solution Oriented. Positive attitude and solution-finding approach to all hurdles and challenges encountered in work.

Professional Image. Highest quality professional image and behavior in all work activities, both internal and external to the firm.

Desire to Grow. Strong desire to learn and grow personally and professionally in technical and management skills.

Commitment. Demonstrated commitment of professional excellence in terms of level of effort, loyalty, and support of company goals.

Judgment and Strategic Thinking. Ability to use sound judgment, to devise effective strategies in achieving goals, and to project the consequences of one’s actions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Minimum of one year experience with a regulatory or permitting arm of the USACE, at a GS-9 level or higher, OR minimum of three years experience obtaining regulatory clearance through USACE for both public and private applicants.
• Minimum B.S. or B.A. in one of the environmental sciences, preferably biology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel; as well as Internet usage.

Senior Biologist

Locations:
Fresno, Sacramento, and San Ramon

General Description:
The Senior Biologist (or Senior Scientist) lends his/her technical expertise to a staff of biologists, landscape architects, habitat restoration specialists and ecologists, trains biology staff in all levels of scientific endeavor, and is responsible for final review of all technical reports generated by biological resources staff.  He or she, therefore, must demonstrate strong technical skills and be well versed in the local flora and fauna, basic scientific principles, and local, state, and federal regulations governing the protection and management of biological services. The Biological Services Senior Biologist is expected to maintain an interactive relationship with MBA's staff biologists, executive officers, and clientele. He or she must possess sound professional skills, and must develop a thorough understanding of and commitment to MBA's policies and goals. The person in this position must constantly strive to improve the productivity of the biological services staff while maintaining the highest standards of product quality.

Duties & Responsibilities
Technical
• Directs the performance of biological field studies that relate to site characterization, baseline assessment, sensitive species surveys, impact analysis, mitigation program development, habitat restoration, habitat conservation plans, and resource management.
• Performs biological service assessments for large, complex, or highly sensitive projects; maintains client contact, and serves as liaison between client, public agencies, and subconsultants.
• Reviews all MBA biological services technical documents for format, style, accuracy, and completeness.
• Reviews all MBA biological services technical documents for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing the protection and management of biological services.
• Educates clients in environmental review process and compliance with respect to biological resource issues; advises clients as to project design approaches that minimize impacts on biological resources, and recommends courses of action.
• Reviews (and frequently generates) proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and contracts prior to submittal.

Business Development
• Assists in marketing MBA's biological services through interaction with potential clients, active participation in appropriate organizations, preparation or review of news releases and articles, presentations at professional meetings, and other promotional activities.
• Oversees preparation of and reviews contract proposals for signature of Regional Manager or Division Director.

Administrative/Financial
• Keeps Division Director fully informed of all project and business development matters.
• Maintains conformance with assigned level of personal chargeability.
• Assists project managers in monitoring and assuring conformance with project budgets and schedules.
• Monitors staff's workload, coordinates schedules, and makes appropriate job assignments.
• Participates in staff training and professional development, and coordinates with the Division Director regarding staff training needs.
• Participates in screening and interviewing prospective candidates for technical staff positions in the Resources Management Division.

Qualifications/Technical
• Thorough familiarity with the vascular plants and terrestrial vertebrates of Southern California.
• Thorough understanding of, and practical experience in application of, the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and federal and state Endangered Species acts including Section 7, Section 10a, and Section 2081 of the California Department of Fish and Game Code.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California Department of Fish and Game regulations (Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, respectively) regarding wetland modification policy and wildlife habitat preservation.

Qualifications/Professional
• High level of productivity and efficiency in work, such that multiple assignments can be handled simultaneously.
• Demonstration of personal time, organization, and work management skills that are exemplary to other staff.
• Excellent writing, editing, and report preparation skills.
• Interpersonal skills that inspire confidence, cooperation, and motivation in staff and clients.
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and improve the capabilities of peers and subordinates.
• Management, supervision, and coordination skills to ensure efficient and successful completion of projects.
• Emphasis on, and skills in, planning ahead and scheduling of professional staff work, word processing, production, and delivery of products to ensure schedule conformance.
• Strong capability in financial management and staff supervision on projects, including meeting utilization goals while staying within budgets, timely billing, and proper collection practices.
• Thorough understanding of negotiation and contracting procedures; effectiveness in negotiating sufficient fees, determination of contract terms; preparation of clear and appropriate scopes of work; timely contract execution; and securing of amendments, when needed.
• Effectiveness in supervising the establishment of subcontracts and ensuring timely and successful subcontractor performance.
• Strong skills in, and contribution to, marketing and business development activities, through generation of business leads, opportunity creation, proposal preparation, interview participating, and awards of contracts.

Qualifications/Personal
• Top priority on providing the highest quality service to clients and on emphasizing relationship management with clients.
• Top priority on profit generation in all projects through creative actions designed to plan and control
budgets.
• Proven leadership skills related to taking initiative, motivating and helping others, emphasizing teamwork, providing feedback, and building confidence in others.
• Ability and desire to be creative, inventive, and adaptable to new situations and challenges.
• Positive attitude and solution-finding approach to all hurdles and challenges encountered in work.
• Highest quality and professional image and behavior in all work activities, both internal and external to the firm.
• Strong desire to learn and grow personally and professionally in technical and management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment of professional excellence in terms of level of effort, loyalty, and support of company goals.
• Ability to use sound judgment, to devise effective strategies in achieving goals, and to project the consequences of one's actions.

Senior Project Manger - Environmental Services

Locations:
Fresno

General Description:
Manage the preparation and administration of technically and legally defensible environmental studies--primarily EIRs or EISs. Responsible for proactive business development and marketing activities. Provide training to technical staff for professional growth.

Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:

•Appropriate bachelor or master degree(s) in Environmental Studies,

  Planning, or related field.
•Approximately 6 years of professional experience in preparing and

  managing preparation of CEQA and/or NEPA environmental

  documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including:

•CEQA and/or NEPA and their processing requirements.
•Project management techniques.
•Proposal preparation and marketing methods.
•Financial management principles and practices.

Ability to:
Productively and efficiently manage multidisciplinary and multiple projects.

•Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and

  support staff, and subconsultants.
•Provide effective and quality communication using excellent written

  and oral skills.
•Supervise technical staff on a project-by-project basis.
•Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office software applications.

GIS Technician

Locations:
Sacramento, San Bernardino

General Description:
Under supervision, to perform technical Geographic Information System (GIS) input, including digitizing, editing, analysis, to produce a variety of maps for reports and other related products. Follows predetermined guidelines to ensure consistency of styles, quality control, cost control and production efficiency.

Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:

•Appropriate bachelors degree in Geography, Urban Planning, or related field.
•Approximately 2-3 years of professional experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must know:

•ArcGIS/ArcView
•Adobe Photoshop
•Adobe Illustrator
•CAD
•GPS data handling, imagery handling
•MS Office Suite
•Script writing/programming
•Knowledge or use of handheld GPS unit is a plus.

Environmental Analyst

Locations:
Palm Springs

General Description:
Performs environmental analysis and provides documentation support for environmental impact reports (EIRs) on a variety of subject areas, including land use, socio-economics, earth resources, hydrology, air quality, noise, cultural resources, etc. Provide general support in environmental document preparation.

•Support project managers with appropriate research information in order to respond to project documentation requirements.
•Ensure the requirements of CEQA and NEPA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.
•Gain practical knowledge of the environmental consulting industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative
•Support senior staff, as needed, in administrative functions.

Financial
•Perform project assignments within established budgets.
•Assist senior staff in a timely and efficient manner.

Technical/Quality Assurance
•Provide assistance to project managers in the preparation, organization, and production of EIRs.
•Incorporate subconsultant reports and personal research and knowledge into appropriate sections of environmental documents.
•Communicate with various jurisdictions, agencies, and subconsultants to collect and verify information.
•Conduct field studies and land use surveys.

Marketing
•Assist in preparation of marketing materials, including proposals, resumes, and other items as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
A combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, planning, geography, or a related field.

Knowledge
General understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including:
•CEQA and/or NEPA and their processing requirements.
•Technical competence and understanding of one or more environmental specialties, such as land use, socio-economics, earth resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc.
•Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated facility with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.

Skills & Abilities:
•Proven ability to create results and complete assignments in a timely fashion, many times under strict deadlines, while maintaining positive attitude and professionalism.
•Keen attention to detail.
•Demonstrate professional appearance and demeanor, and an ability to handle assignments, as well as confidential information, with professionalism, tact, and discretion.
•Strong organizational talents.
•Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimum guidance.
•Follow instructions and ask informed questions.
•Maintain positive interaction with others to accomplish tasks.
•Communicate efficiently through written and oral methods.
•Research and write reports in a timely manner.
•Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel; as well as Internet usage.

Architectural Historian

Locations:
San Bernardino and San Ramon

Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position. Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to:

• Graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history, or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus one of the following:

- At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or
- Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history.

Word Processor

Locations:
Sacramento

General Description:
Provides word processing support to technical and marketing staff in preparation of complex reports, proposals, form letters, mailing lists, and other documents, as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Inputs documents, including reports, correspondence, transmittals, agendas, and forms using appropriate
word processing software.
• Formats documents.
• Integrates text, tables, graphs, charts, and figures as necessary.
• Proofs own work for continuity, sentence structure, and accuracy
• Revises work as directed.
• Assembles documents for printing.
• Retrieves and prints computer or word processing-generated documents.
• Maintains document files and disk directories (electronic and hard copy)
• Reports to Facilities Manager to provide status reports and to coordinate efforts.
• Maintains frequent contact with document production coordinator to ensure timely completion.

Education:
• High school graduate; college degree or vocational training in associated field is preferred.
• MOUS Certification is desirable, but not required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Three to 5 years of experience in the production and formatting of large documents (200+ pages).
• Expert knowledge of creating, editing, clearing Word styles.
• Must know how to use Word’s automatic feature to make captions, table of contents, and list of figures.
• General familiarity working with files across a network; network configuration concepts (drives)
• Advanced to expert knowledge of page layouts and Word’s relevant features: margins, headers, footers, mirror margins, font types and related kerning and character spacing issues.
• Solid understanding of “review” feature, which includes using commenting, track changes, versions, printing forms thereof.
• Adept at handling autonumbered lists: bulleted, numbered, outline format.
• Skill at creating, editing, revising tables.
• Comfortability with working in various Word views: normal, print layout, outline, document map.
• Familiarity with using Word templates.
• Understanding how to use and edit Word’s proofing tools: spell and grammar check, purge styles tools.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated facility with written and verbal business English, spelling,
grammar, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of environmental consulting or building industry would be helpful.
• Typing speed - minimum 60 words per minute.
• Proven ability to create results and complete assignments in a timely fashion, many times under strict
deadlines, while maintaining positive attitude and professionalism.
• Keen attention to detail and quality assurance
• Ability to remain calm, maintain mental alertness and stamina, for projects requiring extended levels of
effort, with an ability to remain flexible in the event priorities change.

MBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MBA offers a superior work environment, including an alternative 9/80 work week, and an opportunity to collaborate with a team of outstanding experts, in addition to a generous compensation and benefits package. If you are a highly motivated self-starter seeking professional growth with an employer who promotes teamwork and stimulating professional challenges, please mail, e-mail, or FAX your resume with cover letter and salary expectations to:

mba@brandman.com
Michael Brandman Associates
Attn: C. MacIsaac
220 Commerce, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92602
FAX 714.508.4110