Environmental Protection Jobs in Laredo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Performs environmental planning activities in coordination with State and Federal resource agencies. Supports management related programs and/or transportation projects.  Work requires collaboration with departmental project managers, environmental special interest groups and consultant staff.

ENV Project Planner I:

• Represents the Department regarding routine environmental issues.
• Consults and coordinates with districts 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 related to environmental resources.
• Prepares and reviews routine environmental related schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants.
• Prepares routine environmental related reports and technical analyses, illustrating data graphically and translating technical information into written text.
• Prepares technical studies, in support of categorical exclusions, to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews, evaluates, monitors and/or approves consultant work related to environmental studies.
• Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities for related environmental/planning projects and environmental/planning studies.
• Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and/or project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

ENV Project Planner II:

• Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies and environmental documents.
• Negotiates contracts, renewals, work authorizations, supplements and amendments related to environmental studies.
• Reviews, approves, and/or prepares complex environmental schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants for engineering and or scientific services contracts.
• Prepares technical studies, categorical exclusions, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Consults and coordinates with districts 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 related to environmental resources.
• Evaluates potential environmental impact of transportation projects on noise, air, hazardous materials, biological, water, geological, socioeconomic, environmental justice, protected lands (Section 4(f), Section 6(f), and Chapter 26), and cultural (historic and archeological) resources.
• Reviews, evaluates, monitors and/or approves consultant work related to environmental studies.
• Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities for related environmental/planning projects and environmental/planning studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Related experience in environmental, planning, project management or other related fields may be substituted for education. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

ENV Project Planner I:

No experience required.

ENV Project Planner II:

*3 YEARS environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Valid US driver's license at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

ENV Project Planner I:

Some knowledge of:

• Environmental laws, regulations, and mitigation requirements.

Proficient skill in

• 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

• Collecting, analyzing, and organizing business and technical data
• Using photographic and field equipment applicable to area of responsibility
• Researching, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information specific to functional area
• 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

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

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
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
   

ENV Project Planner II:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Environmental laws, regulations, and mitigation requirements.

• Writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials related to environmental studies and activities

Some knowledge of:

• Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
  Contract negotiation, development and management methods

Proficient skill in:

• Collecting, analyzing, and organizing business and technical data
• Researching, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information specific to functional area
• 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
• Using photographic and field equipment applicable to area of responsibility

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

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

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
   

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. 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.