Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
This position will serve as a member of the Division 13 Environmental Unit (DEU), under direction of Division Environmental Program Supervisor and has the responsibility for ensuring that appropriate compliance with federal and 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 of the project. In addition, the DEU serves as the Division’s point of contact with state and federal agencies for all Division projects on topics related to jurisdictional determination, NEPA/SEPA requirements, permitting and environmental compliance. This position is responsible for conducting field inspections, scheduling meetings with appropriate personnel, and coordinating and overseeing private consulting firms.
Applicants should have knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental science as they apply to transportation planning and environmental assessment is essential. The knowledge of wetland systems, biological communities, and the relationship of highways and highway development to streams and wildlife are also important.
Applicants should have knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys. Applicants should have the ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts and apply critical thinking to complex environmental issues. These are extremely important qualities for a position that will be reviewing staff recommendations which will affect expenditures on critical highway projects.
Applicants should also have the ability to communicate effectively; be competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and have a familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, and the use of handheld GPS data logger.
Additional Expectations:
The ability to safely operate a state vehicle is needed. Safety toe shoes will be needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state and federal environmental regulations that affect 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 the review of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and 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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
For additional information contact Jennifer Lewis at (828) 250-3004.
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
