Environmental Engineering Specialist in Ipswich

Responsible for oversight of the Northeast District environmental compliance program including the monitoring of transportation projects that must conform to air, water, hazardous waste, natural resources, wildlife and other environmental regulations. Prepare and submit maintenance work orders for environmental reviews and clearance. This position works under the supervision of a registered professional engineer and has the authority to make decisions within program guidelines and engineering standards/specifications.

Responsible for the oversight of the Northeast District Vegetation Management including coordinating field projects; preparing and conducting noxious weed, hazard tree, recovery zone and other vegetation management to other ADOT organizations, federal, state, and tribal agencies, and the general public. May be required to operate state vehicles in the course of state business.

Job Duties:

• As a member of the district leadership team, consults with and assists district leadership, professional project engineers, and senior technical field staff with a wide variety of complex environmental activities.
• Assist with the application of Best Management Practices and oversee implementation.
• District subject matter expert for clarification & interpretation of a variety of environmental requirements involving review of encroachment permit applications, preparations and monitoring of environmental plan development (SWPPP and FPPP); conducting environmental site assessments reviewing clearance & oversight of compliance for construction & maintenance projects.
• Establish and maintain an information database consistent with the Environmental Planning guidance and compatible with the ADOT's Data Management/Warehouse System to include GIS database and maps.
• Ensure documented compliance reporting and monitoring are accomplished for environmental permits and programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of: Federal and state environmental laws, regulations, policies and processes; Environmental management and process improvement; Environmental compliance requirements for a transportation agency; Transportation development, construction, maintenance and operation functions; Various environmental permit processes; Noxious and invasive species; Herbicides including: mode of action, target species, application rates, and compatibility with other compounds, symptomatology, and application methods.
• Skill in: Analytical, interpretive, planning and organizational skills; Oral and written communication, including public speaking and testimony; Negotiation and conflict resolution; Computers for preparing correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, mapping, schedules, etc.; Training employees for vegetation management and environmental issues; Management of materials inventory for vegetation management.
• Ability to: Provide guidance, counseling, coaching, mentoring, planning, organization and act as a team player; Interpret and implement regulations relating to permits and other environmental requirements; Effectively plan, organize and perform complex analytical environmental research involving multi-professional disciplines and processes; Evaluate environmental site assessments, field evaluations and other special studies and documentation; Become knowledgeable and apply all environmental compliance requirements to ADOT; Problem solve; Interact at various organizational levels.

Selective Preference(s): BA or BS in science or related environmental field.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Obtain a certified applicator license through the Pest Management Division of the Arizona Department of Agriculture within 1 year of hire date. This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

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