Environmental Specialist I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4791797) Apply  Environmental Specialist I Salary $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-00112 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 1/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Environmental Specialist I Position Number 60029483 Salary Grade NC12 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The Environmental Analysis Unit (EAU) is a one-stop shop for supporting development of sustainable transportation infrastructure that minimizes impacts on the human and natural environment. For more information see theEAU video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c53CnoBcdco) . The EAU is looking for an Environmental Specialist I to ensure natural resources associated with transportation projects are properly accounted for and that any impacts to those resources are avoided, minimized, or appropriately mitigated. As required by the State and National Environmental Policy Acts (SEPA & NEPA), Federal Clean Water Act, and the Federal Endangered Species Act, the In this role you will: + acquire all environmental permits to enable projects to be constructed. + plan, schedule, track, and report on the status of work on project tasks. + participate in project team meetings and coordinate as necessary with project teams and the Transportation Divisions. + ensure natural resource investigations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, NCDOT policies, and in keeping with project schedules. + work independently while interacting with engineers, project managers and regulatory agencies to collect, evaluate, analyze, and tabulate data for inclusion into project environmental documents and permits. + provide general environmental guidance during the planning, design, and implementation of transportation projects. + perform other tasks and assignments as required by NCDOT management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge of wetland and stream systems, biological communities, and the impact of development on those resources. + Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements – including the National/State Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Coastal Area Management Act. + Knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations and protected species surveys. + Experience solving problems, resolving conflicts and applying critical thinking to environmental issues. + Experience effectively communicating technical information in writing and verbally to varied audiences. Management preferences Specialized training in environmental topics such as wetland and stream delineations, NEPA, DWR riparian buffer requirements and Clean Water Act Sections 404/401. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Michelle Carroll, 919-707-6003, macarroll@ncdot.gov Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of wetland and stream systems, biological communities, and the impact of development on those resources? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of wetland and stream systems, biological communities, and the impact of development on those resources. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements – including the National/State Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Coastal Area Management Act? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements – including the National/State Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Coastal Area Management Act 06 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations and protected species surveys? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 07 Explain how you have knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations and protected species surveys. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience solving problems, resolving conflicts and applying critical thinking to environmental issues? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience solving problems, resolving conflicts and applying critical thinking to environmental issues 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience effectively communicating technical information in writing and verbally to varied audiences? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience effectively communicating technical information in writing and verbally to varied audiences. 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