Environmental Specialist II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4841370) Apply  Environmental Specialist II Salary $50,633.00 - $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02516 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Environmental Specialist II Position Number 60029454 Salary Grade NC14 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work Salary Grade: NC14 Salary Range: $50,633.00- $88,607.00 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 supports the development of sustainable transportation infrastructure that minimizes impact on the human and natural environment. The Biological Surveys Group (BSG) assists NCDOT Central and Division staff by providing expertise in ensuring compliance with the Endangered Species Act as it relates to transportation activities, project delivery, and the NEPA/SEPA process. BSG staff perform biological habitat assessments, species field surveys, and Section 7 consultation coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Additionally, BSG assists on transportation projects involving the US Forest Service through coordination and biological assessments, field surveys, and reports for NEPA requirements. For more information go to: Environmental Analysis Unit Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c53CnoBcdco) We are looking for an Environmental Specialist II to serve on the Terrestrial Team of the Biological Surveys Group (BSG). In this role you will: + ensure that federally listed Threatened and Endangered (T&E) species associated with transportation projects are properly accounted for and that any impacts to those resources are avoided or minimized or appropriately mitigated. + assume responsibility for various tasks associated with the BSG Terrestrial Program including but not limited to: + concurrence and coordination through both informal and formal consultations + US Forest Service project coordination, + database management for bat structure surveys, + submerged aquatic vegetation project coordination, + tracking projects that require programmatic consultation payments for bats + prepare letters for those payments to the NCWRC, + consultant oversight, coordination, and contract management. + occasionally be required to perform field work (potentially with overnight travel) including habitat assessments (day work), and mist netting (night work). + direct the work of consultant staff + assist engineers and management with complex environmental issues as they relate to critical transportation decisions. + provide environmental document reviews as well as assistance, training, and guidance to internal and private sector staff on current NCDOT processes and protocols as they relate to state and federal regulations and guidelines. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, biological habitat assessments, protected species surveys, and related consultations. + Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements such as, the Endangered Species Act, NEPA/SEPA, and Clean Water Act. + Experience with programming languages, writing scripts and running statistical analysis in relational databases. + Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Software, ArcGIS Online or other web mapping services and Survey 123. + Experience solving problems, resolving conflicts, applying critical thinking to complex environmental issues, and effectively communicating complex and technical information in writing and verbally to a varied audience. 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 and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; 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 techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, biological habitat assessments, protected species surveys, and related consultations? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, biological habitat assessments, protected species surveys, and related consultations. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements such as, the Endangered Species Act, NEPA/SEPA, and Clean Water Act? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements such as the Endangered Species Act, NEPA/SEPA, and Clean Water Act. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with programming languages, writing scripts and running statistical analysis in relational databases? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience with programming languages, writing scripts and running statistical analysis in relational databases. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience using ESRI ArcGIS Software, ArcGIS Online or other web mapping services and Survey 123? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience using ESRI ArcGIS Software, ArcGIS Online or other web mapping services and Survey 123. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience solving problems, resolving conflicts, applying critical thinking to complex environmental issues, and effectively communicating complex and technical information in writing and verbally to a varied audience? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have experience solving problems, resolving conflicts, applying critical thinking to complex environmental issues, and effectively communicating complex and technical information in writing and verbally to a varied audience. 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