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18 Oct 2024

Full-Time Environmental Specialist – Entry Level!

NC Department of Transportation – Posted by Dan Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/ywvwwjp7 by October 23.
 
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The Challenge
We are looking for an entry level Environmental Specialist to join our Division 13 Environmental team.
 
In this role, you will:
    • Ensure appropriate compliance with federal/state environmental laws and regulations in transportation studies.
    • Ensure adherence to avoidance and minimization guidelines.
    • Ensure mitigation is provided for unavoidable impacts, and necessary environmental permits are applied for, received and complied with during project construction.
    • Serve as our Division’s point of contact with state/federal agencies for all Division projects on topics related to jurisdictional determination, NEPA/SEPA requirements, permitting, and environmental compliance.
    • Conduct field inspections, schedule meetings with appropriate staff, and coordinate/oversee private consulting firms.
    • Review staff recommendations affecting expenditures on critical highway projects.
What You Bring
    • Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state/federal environmental regulations affecting construction work, including NC Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
    • Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete reviews of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and environmental documentation as required by state/federal laws.
    • Experience conducting natural resource field evaluations, including stream and wetland delineations and threatened/endangered species surveys.
    • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and direct environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgement.
    • Experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies.
    • Knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental science relating to transportation planning and environmental assessment.
    • Knowledge of wetland systems, biological communities, and the relationship of highways and highway development to streams and wildlife.
    • Knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys.
    • Ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and apply critical thinking to complex environmental issues.
    • Solid communication skills.
    • Computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel, plus familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, and use of handheld GPS data loggers.
Education & Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum; or
    • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Questions?
Call me: Jennifer Lewis at (828) 250-3004.
 
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How to Apply

You MUST apply at  https://tinyurl.com/ywvwwjp7

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Award Winning, engineering, Environmental, Government, great place to work, Living Wage Employer, ncdot, Public Sector, and Veteran Friendly. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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