What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist II - NEW HIGHER SALARY! position at NC Department of Transportation?
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/3s7yu2th by March 7.
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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $50,633 - $88,607
The Challenge
We're looking for an experienced Environmental Specialist to join our Terrestrial Team of the Biological Surveys group.
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 tasks associated with our Biological Surveys Group Terrestrial Program, including:
- Concurrence and coordination through 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.
- Preparing letters for NCWRC payments.
- Consultant oversight, coordination, and contract management.
- Perform field work (potentially with overnight travel), including habitat assessments (day work), and mist netting (night work).
- Direct consultants' work.
- Assist engineers and management with complex environmental issues related to critical transportation decisions.
- Provide environmental document reviews, assistance, training, and guidance to internal and private sector staff on NCDOT processes and protocols related to state/federal regulations and guidelines.
What You Bring
- Knowledge of techniques and methods used in conducting ecological field inventories, biological habitat assessments, protected species surveys, and related consultations.
- Knowledge of federal/state environmental laws and regulatory requirements, such as the Endangered Species Act, NEPA/SEPA, and Clean Water Act.
- Computer experience with programming languages, writing scripts, running statistical analysis in relational databases, 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 audiences.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum and
- 2 years of relevant experience, or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Michelle Caroll at 919-707-6003.
Inspire me to join the NCDOT Biological Surveys team!
We assist NCDOT Central and Division staff by providing our expertise in ensuring compliance with the Endangered Species Act related to transportation activities, project delivery, and the NEPA/SEPA process. Our team performs biological habitat assessments, species field surveys, and Section 7 consultation coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We also assist on transportation projects involving the US Forest Service through coordination and biological assessments, field surveys, and reports for NEPA requirements. Join us!
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