Environmental Project Planner I or II – Project… at Texas… · Austin

Summary: The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Delivery Manager for its Environmental Affairs Division. This role involves managing environmental planning activities for transportation projects and serving as a liaison with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to minimize environmental impacts.

Responsibilities:
- Represents the Department regarding routine environmental issues
- Consults and coordinates with district project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts
- Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public and Department personnel
- Serves as a project leader responsible for environmental projects requiring coordination and planning
- Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air and water quality, wetlands, hazardous material, socioeconomic, biological, geological, cultural or historic resources
- Prepares and approves correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, with guidance from a team lead or supervisor
- Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars and conferences
- Develops, writes, revises, reviews, and recommends for approval consultant qualifications, statements of work, work authorizations, amendments, supplements, forms, deliverables, and related documents related to environmental studies for engineering and scientific services contracts
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in environmental science or a closely related discipline
- Environmental Project Planner I – No relevant experience required
- Environmental Project Planner II – Minimum of 3 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, and organizing business and technical data
- Skill in using photographic and field equipment applicable to area of responsibility
- Skill in researching, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information specific to functional area
- Skill in developing, writing, and conducting presentations and speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding
- Skill in planning, leading, coordinating, monitoring, handling, and establishing goals and objectives for multiple environmental programs/projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
- Ability to build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions and negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships
- Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and report on environmental programs and project activities
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required
- Must meet the competencies of the Environmental Project Planner I position
- Some knowledge of writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials related to environmental studies and activities
- Some knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and mitigation requirements
- Some knowledge of air quality, archeological resources, biological resources, community impacts, non-archeological historic resources, hazardous materials, or water resources management methods and procedures
- Some knowledge of process improvement methodologies
- Some knowledge of construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
- Some knowledge of contract negotiation, development and management methods
- Considerable skill in using computers, applications including (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat), or related applications and systems
- Is self-starting and completes assignments independently with some supervision by a team lead or supervisor
- Light work for occasional field work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs. and standing prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Talking/expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken and written words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions

Required Skills: Environmental regulations, Environmental impact evaluation, Environmental assessments, Environmental policies and procedures, Environmental studies, Contract negotiation and management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Project management

Benefits: Flexed and compressed work schedules, Wellness leave incentive, In-house fitness center, Career development programs, Tuition assistance, Various other benefits, Retirement Plans, Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules, Paid Leave and Holidays, Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees, On-the-Job Training, Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, Family-Friendly Policies and Programs, Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites (many offices statewide)