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Environmental Specialist I

Salary

$45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually

Location

Chowan County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06264

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/19/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Environmental Specialist I

Position Number

60016379

Section

DOH / Division One

Salary Grade

NC12

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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 employee within this position will function as anEnvironmental Specialist I who will serve as a member of the Division 1 Environmental Unit (DEU), under the direction of the Division Environmental Officer and has the responsibility for assisting with and ensuring that appropriate compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations is followed in transportation studies, avoidance and minimization guidelines are adhered to, mitigation is provided for unavoidable impacts, and the necessary environmental permits are applied for, received, and complied with during construction of projects.

In addition, the DEU serves as the Division’s point of contact with state and federal agencies for all Division projects on topics related to jurisdictional determination, NEPA/SEPA requirements, and permitting and environmental compliance. The employee in this position is responsible for conducting field inspections, scheduling meetings with appropriate personnel, and coordinating and overseeing private consulting firms. Applicants should have knowledge of the principles of natural and environmental science as they apply to transportation planning and environmental assessment is essential. The knowledge of wetland systems, biological communities, and the relationship of highways and highway development to streams and wildlife are also important.

Applicants should have knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys. Applicants should have the ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and apply critical thinking to complex environmental issues are extremely important qualities for a position that will be reviewing staff recommendations that will affect expenditures on critical highway projects. Applicants should also have the ability to communicate effectively; be competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and have a familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, and the use of a handheld GPS data logger.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state and federal environmental regulations that affect construction work including NC Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

+ Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete the review of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and environmental documentation as required by state and federal laws

+ Experience conducting natural resource field evaluations including stream and wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species surveys

+ Demonstrated ability to evaluate and direct environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgment

+ Experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

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

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.

For additional information, contact Marjorie Eckert at 252.482.1850

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 natural resource conservation principles and state and federal environmental regulations that affect construction work including NC Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state and federal environmental regulations that affect construction work including NC Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

04

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated scheduling and completing the review of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and environmental documentation as required by state and federal laws?

+ None

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to schedule and complete the review of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and environmental documentation as required by state and federal laws.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience conducting natural resource field evaluations, including stream and wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species surveys?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 or more years

07

Explain how you have experience conducting natural resource field evaluations, including stream and wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species surveys.

08

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated evaluating and directing environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgment?

+ None

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to evaluate and direct environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgment.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 or more years

11

Explain how you have experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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