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31 Aug 2023

Full-Time Environmental Specialist II – 2 Openings!

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

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/23tz67k5 by Sept 7, 2023 at midnight EST.
 
This posting is for 2 openings and your application will be considered for both of them!
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NEW HIGHER PAY: $49,158 – $86,026
 
The Challenge
We are looking for 2 experienced Environmental Specialists to join our Environmental team that ensures appropriate compliance with federal/state environmental laws and regulations is followed in transportation studies, avoidance and minimization guidelines are adhered to, mitigation is provided for unavoidable impacts, and the necessary environmental permits are applied for, received, and complied with during construction projects.  
We are also NCDOT’s point of contact with state/federal agencies for all NCDOT projects on topics related to jurisdictional determination, NEPA/SEPA requirements, permitting, and environmental compliance.
 
In this role, you will:
    • Conducting field inspections.
    • Coordinate meetings with staff.
    • Coordinate and oversee private consulting firms.
    • Review staff recommendations affecting expenditures on critical highway projects.
 
What You Bring
    • Knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental science related 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 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 technical project reviews and prepare permit applications/environmental documentation as required by state and federal laws.
    • Experience conducting natural resource field evaluations including stream and wetland delineations and threatened and 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.
    • Understanding of the techniques and methods used when conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys.
    • Problem solving skills.
    • Ability to resolve conflicts and to apply critical thinking to complex environmental issues.
    • Excellent communications skills.
    • Computer skills in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and 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 and
    • 2+ years of relevant experience, or
    • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Questions?
Call me: Vicki Rogers at 828-631-1135.
 
 
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How to Apply

You MUST apply at  https://tinyurl.com/23tz67k5

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: 80,000 - 100,000.

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