Ready for a compelling career in environmental consulting?
Here are some reasons to put Rincon at the top of your list.
Success Stories
“I came to Rincon Consultants as a recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Environmental Science & Management. Through my interviews, I could sense that Rincon has a friendly, flexible, and empowering company culture, as well as a deep bench of subject matter experts who serve as mentors to junior staff. This combination creates amazing opportunities for Associates.
Within the first six months of joining Rincon, I was asked to track a local emerging market with a need for Rincon’s specialized expertise in environmental impact analyses: cannabis cultivation in Santa Barbara County. I attended public hearings, met with regulators and potential clients, and worked closely with Rincon colleagues across all levels of the firm. As a result, I helped to establish Rincon as a local expert and a go-to firm for cannabis-related environmental services. Many firms would not have given an Associate this opportunity to be on the frontlines of a key emerging market. I feel lucky to work for a company that gives junior staff the tools, mentorship, and hands-on assignments we need to grow and succeed in our careers.”
Associate Environmental Planner
BA in Geography/Environmental Studies (2012), UCLA
MA in Environmental Science and Management (2016), UCSB, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
Hired in Santa Barbara
“Nothing can beat my first few months as a Planner at Rincon’s Monterey office. From week one, I was immersed in the world of environmental planning, conducting research on a wide range of topics from agricultural pesticide use in Santa Cruz County to geologic hazards in Morro Bay. With time, effort, and internal trainings through RinconU, I began drafting analyses for CEQA documents, conducting site visits and collecting noise measurements for local development projects. This real-life project experience gave me an edge over my peers and exposure to many facets of environmental planning.
When I wasn’t researching or writing, I was taking full advantage of the office’s prime location. Just minutes from the restaurants and shops of Downtown Monterey, there was never a shortage of things to do on break or during lunch. And when I just wanted to enjoy a great view, the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail and beach near Fisherman’s Wharf were waiting for me a block away.”
Associate Environmental Planner
BA in Environmental History (2016), UC Berkeley
MA in Urban Planning (2019), San Jose State University
Hired in Monterey office, now works in Oakland office
We have a number of current staff who have developed a career path to becoming leaders within the firm. Two of those are now Principals. Lacrissa and Matt now invest time in providing leadership and mentoring to new Rincon employees, and help them develop their own career paths.
Lacrissa Davis
From intern to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Lacrissa Davis embodies the talent and drive of a true entrepreneur, having become the first female principal at Rincon. She leads Rincon’s Natural & Cultural Resources service line strategies, manages some of the firm’s most significant client relationships, innovates the financial acuity of the firm, and is a mentor to professional staff across the firm. Every day she renews her personal commitment to conservation and large-scale biological studies, and works to influence environmentally-conscious outcomes.
Lacrissa holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Management (MESM) from the University of California, Santa Barbara with an emphasis in Conservation Planning, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University.
Matt Maddox
Matt joined Rincon in January 2007 as an Environmental Planner. Since then, he has become a recognized expert in general plans, climate change, resiliency, public outreach, regional transportation planning, and documentation for compliance with environmental regulations.
“Rincon focuses on our people first, and provides them opportunities to excel. We have the freedom to pursue projects that we are passionate about, and develop a structure or path to execute a plan of action that leads to exceptional client service, all while allowing us to find work/life harmony. Rincon understands that to be our best at work, we need to be the best version of our self at home.”
Our Staff Love Their Alma Maters
(not an exclusive list, great people come from everywhere)
Key Benefits for Professionals
APPROACHABLE STAFF
A commonly-recognized benefit of working with a small- to medium-sized firm is contact with all staff. At Rincon you’ll have opportunities to learn from our leaders, and be exposed to senior-level insights and strategies.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In addition to approachable leadership, we have a mentorship program (within our larger RinconU program) to connect you with entry-level staff or senior leaders to develop a career plan, as someone likely did for them when they were starting out.
SCHEDULE
As appropriate for each job role, we evaluate the possibility of flexible schedules, part-time options, and other non-traditional schedules.
CULTURE
In-office and company-wide events are part of our culture. You can be involved in Bike to Work Week, our Annual Chili Cook-Off, Halloween costume contests, and more. All to make better connections with co-workers.
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