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Job Requirements of Sr. Environmental Planner, NEPA, Environmental Services Program:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Boise, ID (Onsite)
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Sr. Environmental Planner, NEPA, Environmental Services Program
Description
State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department
NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently hiring two (2) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/Environmental Planners (Senior Environmental Planner) to provide environmental support and NEPA compliance for transportation projects for our Headquarters located in Boise, ID.
This position will work as a member of a team of environmental and engineering professionals to deliver Federal-aid and State-aid, highway, bridge, and other transportation construction projects (linear) in Idaho. This position will focus on completing the environmental processes required to comply with NEPA, deliver, and construct statewide projects. This position requires working in a deadline driven environment, balancing multiple priorities, and engaging in complex problem solving while providing support to operational staff in environmental compliance.
*Occasional fieldwork and travel may be required.
Note: A driver's license record's check is required before a final job offer is made.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Expect to function as both a generalist (provide support in multiple environmental resource areas) and as a specialist (provide subject matter expertise in at least one environmental resource area).
- Expect to do work related to NEPA including endangered species, fish and wildlife, wetlands, water quality, socioeconomic analysis, hazardous materials, air quality, traffic noise, and permitting.
- Expect to work on both projects and program level activities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert.
- Serve as technical support to the Federal Highway Administration, ITD, or local government staff in environmental resource areas.
- As an independent peer reviewer, provide project document quality control, review for sufficiency, technical accuracy, and compliance with ITD procedures and state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Provide project document quality control, reviewing for sufficiency, technical accuracy, and compliance with ITD procedures and federal regulatory requirements.
- Makes determinations of project effects on environmental resources.
- Coordinate with federal and state agencies, tribal staff, and consultant firms as needed.
- Review, recommend, author, and implement procedures, policy, and guidance.
- Review, interpret and recommend comments on proposed rulemaking.
- Conduct compliance monitoring.
- Develop process improvement and/or streamlining tools.
- Develop or support training and/or presentations.
- Develop and negotiate interagency agreements.
- Implement and track performance measures and reporting.
- Manage consultant agreements and contracts as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
**You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to qualify for this position.
Considerable knowledge of:
- Environmental concepts and principles.
- Environmental planning methods and impacts associated with transportation project location, design, and construction.
- Methods involved in collecting, analyzing, and organizing data.
Some knowledge of:
- Engineering concepts relating to environmental planning typically gained by 6 months’ work experience involving engineering concepts relating to environmental planning.
Experience:
- Making public presentations of technical study findings: Minimum requirement met by at least six (6) months of full-time professional work experience making public presentations; OR at least 16 hours of professional training in making public presentations.
- Developing plans for mitigation measures: Minimum requirement met by through 6 months experience developing plans for mitigation measures.
Desired Qualifications
**Minimum requirement met by 1 year of experience for the following.
- Experience in interpreting and applying NEPA regulations.
- Experience in linear transportation projects.
- Experience in dealing with federal agencies.
- Experience in interpreting and applying US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and regulations.
- Experience in interpreting and applying water quality regulations.
- Valid Driver's License.
To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year.
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
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