Job Description - Environmental Project Planner II, III – Historical Studies Environmental Affairs Division (2404151) Environmental Project Planner II, III – Historical Studies Environmental Affairs Division - (2404151) Position Information TxDOT's Environmental Affairs Division is seeking to fill a position for Environmental Project Planner II, III – Historical Studies in the Cultural Resources Management Section. This position assists TxDOT in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4f of the Department of Transportation Act, and the Antiquities Code of Texas. Candidates use their knowledge of Texas architecture, cultural landscapes, cemeteries, and other historic places in reviewing transportation projects to minimize impacts to cultural resources and assist with permitting and agency coordination. This position involves a lot of public communication and community engagement at local, state, and national government levels. If you are a history lover and have at least three years of expertise in the state and federal environmental regulations that protect cultural resources this job is for you! TxDOT’s Cultural Resources Management Section in the Environmental Affairs Division is part of TxDOT’s diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at Total Compensation.
Minimum Salary: 70,000.00 Maximum Salary: 85,000.00 : 70,000.00 : 85,000.00 : Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt : Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744 : UST-Texas-Bryan, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-El Paso, UST-Texas-Lubbock, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Amarillo, UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Laredo, UST-Texas-Atlanta, UST-Texas-Odessa, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Childress, UST-Texas-Yoakum, UST-Texas-Wichita Falls, UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Mesquite, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Brownwood, UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Fort Worth, UST-Texas-Paris : Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F Location Flexibility: Hybrid Location Flexibility Details: May be eligible for up to 3 days remote work Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- 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
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) As an Environmental Project Planner II/III – Historical Studies, you will be working with the ENV cultural resources management team members, other ENV staff, and District staff to coordinate and manage historical/non-archeological and cultural resource activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. You will provide subject matter and technical expertise while serving as a liaison with state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, and internal project sponsors. You may lead or assist with programmatic efforts, conduct outreach and presentations to the public, or participate in research activities within and external to the Department in the areas of cultural resources. You will report to the Section Director of Cultural Resources Management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
- Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities related to cultural resources including non-archeological historic resources like bridges, farmsteads, neighborhoods, landscapes, and commercial centers.
- Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies and environmental documents.
- Prepares and approves complex correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in history, anthropology, architectural history, or a closely related discipline. Experience in environmental, planning, project management or other related fields may be substituted for education on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Environmental Project Planner II – Minimum of 3 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Environmental Project Planner III – Minimum of 5 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent)
Other Conditions:
Must meet Secretary of Interior’s Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CRF Part 61 requirements.
Competencies:
Considerable to extensive knowledge of:
- Cultural resources management methods and procedures.
- Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to cultural resources.
- Writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials related to environmental studies and activities.
Some knowledge of:
- Process improvement methodologies
- Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
Proficient skill in:
- Researching, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information specific to functional area
- Developing, writing, and conducting presentations and speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding.
- 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.
- Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
- Using computers, applications including (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat), or related applications and systems.
Some skill in:
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Ability to :
- Build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions and negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
- Manage, monitor, evaluate, and report on environmental programs and project activities.
Other Attributes:
- Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
- Close Visual Acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position. : Environment : Full-time : Regular : Standard : Non-Management : Dec 10, 2024, 8:00:42 AM : Ongoing State Job Title/s: Evrnmtl Protection Spec IV State Job Code/s: 2654, 2655 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
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https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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