Senior Consultant, Environment and Natural Resources

Job Opening Title Senior Consultant Classification Full-time employment; exempt from overtime Reports to Director, Client Services Summary Consultants at PSC are not hired for a job our consultants are called to support our mission to improve the quality of life for the residents of Michigan and beyond.

Our work focuses on developing and implementing innovative and actionable public policies, bridging what’s real with what’s ideal by concentrating on our client’s most critical needs and opportunities.

PSC is looking for a SENIOR CONSULTANT to join our team. In this role, you will engage in a variety of natural resource management and environmental policy projects.

Project work will span our client base throughout the state of Michigan and you will work with clients to provide research, strategic counsel, and thought leadership.

• Senior consultants manage projects, facilitate meetings, and produce reports and other client deliverables. Essential Duties Conducts, translates, and analyzes public policy research, primarily in areas related to environmental and natural resource policy, including natural resource management, climate and adaptation, water and transportation infrastructure and affordability, environmental justice, and / or land-use planning Manages multiple projects concurrently including directing the scope of work, collaborating with team members to complete project tasks, and managing client expectations resulting in high-quality project deliverables completed on time and on budget Develops research reports, strategy documents, and other client deliverables Uses strategic thinking to connect clients with relevant information and offer potential solutions Plans and facilitates meetings, focus groups, strategic planning sessions, and other events Maintains excellent client relationships through execution of PSC's client care commitment Expectations of All PSCers Collaborates and communicates well with staff and clients in a fast-paced environment with diverse people and projects, fostering a supportive, creative working environment for all PSC colleagues Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and sound judgment to generate ideas, work approaches, presentation of information, and issue resolution Manages workload effectively while engaged in multiple projects concurrently with high accuracy and attention to detail, seeking clarification when appropriate Adheres to PSC’s quality assurance processes Seeks areas of personal growth and identifies steps toward success, including mentorship, ongoing learning, and professional development opportunities Is occasionally available beyond regular work hours as necessary to respond to staff and firm needs Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant work experience;
• Master’s degree preferred Strong policy research and writing skills, with the ability to accurately interpret data and write concisely Experience working on public policy topics with diverse stakeholders Demonstrated experience performing comparable duties Strong competency using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Experience with other software (e.g., Tableau, SPSS, IMPLAN, REMI, etc.) is desirable but not required Core Competencies Project Management Can organize people and activities, understand how to develop work into efficient workflow, anticipate opportunities for synergy and integration in project execution, demonstrate broad knowledge and perspective, and utilize project resources in an efficient and effective manner to keep projects on task and on budget Research Can conduct in-depth research, staying abreast of relevant current events, variables, and challenges, and frame questions in a concise manner that is useful, answerable, and valid Communication Can effectively and appropriately communicate and adapt knowledge in various contexts, both verbally and in writing;
• can articulate findings in a clear and concise manner; can actively listen to clients and respond to their needs Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills Can systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation, determine cause-and-effect relationships, anticipate variables, and interpret and explain both qualitative and quantitative data;
• can envision innovative solutions and anticipate the issues and needs that will arise from each approach Organization and Time Management Can manage time effectively to complete required tasks, follow schedules as needed and prioritize important deliverables, assess how long each part of a deliverable will take, and complete tasks within a well-defined time frame;
• can pivot when time frames change; is comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently Curiosity Has a sense of curiosity to acquire the information needed to do the job well;

asks thoughtful and focused questions and listens sincerely to answers; has a growth mindset in support of executing PSC's mission Work Environment PSC employees may work fully on-site or in a hybrid environment.

Work is primarily performed indoors, with extended periods at a computer or on the telephone. The nature of the work involves multitasking, completing repetitive tasks, and having contact with the public and clients.

Compensation Salary range of $88,280 $116,970, commensurate with education and experience Competitive medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary vision, and voluntary legal insurance plans Company 401(k) contribution Paid time off granted upon start date Twelve paid holidays per year Paid parking Eligibility for company profit share To Apply for This Position Submit a cover letter including salary requirements and resume through the job posting on our website : www.

publicsectorconsultants.com / careers . All materials must be submitted as PDF or Word documents. Applications must be submitted by October 29, 2024.

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