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Environmental Specialist - Entry Level!

NC Department of Transportation
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You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/2k4cmvxz by April 18.

 

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The Challenge

We are looking for an entry level Environmental Specialist to join our Division 6 Environmental team.

 

In this role, you will:

  • Support our Division Environmental Officer in natural resource permitting and compliance monitoring of active permits for roadway and bridge construction projects.
  • Learn all phases of construction from initial utility relocation and right of way processes through actual construction and project completion.
  • Assist in assessing pre-existing site conditions in relation to natural resources.
  • Manage compliance monitoring of construction projects with 404 and 401 active permits.
  • Perform spot checks for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspection logs.
  • Assist with data collection for Categorial Exclusions (CE), Natural Resources Technical Reports (NRTR), and Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) forms.
  • Assist in data management and collection for pre-construction planning.
  • Attend monthly construction project meetings.

What You Bring

  • Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state/federal environmental regulations affecting construction work, including State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
  • Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete reviews of technical projects, prepare 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.
  • Your work promotes a safe work environment.
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • You can communicate, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, developers, contractors, government agencies, and the public.
  • Fitness to traverse rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
  • Attention to detail to accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished.
  • Ability to safely operate a state vehicle.
  • Safety toe shoes.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Questions?

Call me: Valarie Rea at (910) 364 - 0603.

 

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