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Environmental Specialist II

Salary

$50,633.00 - $88,607.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09219

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Environmental Specialist II

Position Number

60021311

Section

10 / Project Development

Salary Grade

NC14

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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.

This position will serve as a member of the Division 10 Environmental Unit (DEU), under direction of Division Environmental Program Supervisor and has the responsibility for 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 the project. 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, permitting and environmental compliance. This position is responsible for conducting field inspections, scheduling meetings with appropriate personnel, and coordinating and overseeing private consulting firms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with 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 judgement

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

Additional Expectations:

Applicant 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. Applicant should have knowledge of techniques and methods employed in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys. Applicant should have the ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts and to 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. Applicant 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 handheld GPS data logger.

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

Supplemental Contact Information: Melody M. Eudy, 704-983-4400 [email protected]

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. 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

04

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.

05

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

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

06

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.

07

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

08

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

09

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 judgement?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

10

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 judgement.

11

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

12

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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