Biologist/Permit Specialist

State of Oregon•Roseburg, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Environmental Program Coordinator 2 – Biologist/Permit Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 3 Technical Center – Environmental Unit Roseburg or White City The role: Join our team in Region 3 – Southwest Oregon! As a biologist, you will be a staff expert in the fields of water quality, terrestrial and aquatic biology, botany and environmental permitting. You will acquire permits and obtain local government approval for the impacts of highway construction projects and other department activities in and around wetlands and waterways. If you want to make an environmental impact, apply today! Depending on the final candidate’s preference, this position will be located in either Roseburg or White City! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Review project proposals and planned maintenance actions to resolve the need for environmental permits or clearances. Act as the liaison between ODOT project teams and external regulatory agencies to ensure projects are in compliance with environmental regulations and requirements. Work cohesively with designers from different work sections to prepare permit documentation, mediate differences and help develop a consensus for final plans. Provide technical expertise regarding storm water permitting requirements. Provide guidance to construction and maintenance personnel, technical staff and managers regarding permit requirements for transportation projects. Evaluate and assess the impact of transportation projects on biological resources within the project area of potential impact. Perform botanical, faunal and other field surveys for species potentially affected by transportation projects. Hybrid remote work opportunities available after the six month trial service period! Work is performed 50% in an office and 50% in the field and may require working long hours and occasional overnight travel. Office work requires extensive computer use which includes ArcGis and Microsoft programs. Field work requires working near traffic hazards, construction equipment, moving around rough and uneven terrain, working around flowing streams and working in inclement weather. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an environmental science, a physical science, a natural science, engineering, or a closely-related field AND two years of environmental analysis or resource project management experience.
Note: Three additional years of environmental analysis or resource project management experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of one or more of the following: fish biology, fish passage, botany or water quality.
Experience with state and federal environmental permitting processes.
Practice in relational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Skill in technical writing skills and the ability to organize a large workload with varying timelines and shifting priorities.
Experience working outside, in streams and over rough, uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

Review project proposals and planned maintenance actions to resolve the need for environmental permits or clearances.
Act as the liaison between ODOT project teams and external regulatory agencies to ensure projects are in compliance with environmental regulations and requirements.
Work cohesively with designers from different work sections to prepare permit documentation, mediate differences and help develop a consensus for final plans.
Provide technical expertise regarding storm water permitting requirements.
Provide guidance to construction and maintenance personnel, technical staff and managers regarding permit requirements for transportation projects.
Evaluate and assess the impact of transportation projects on biological resources within the project area of potential impact.
Perform botanical, faunal and other field surveys for species potentially affected by transportation projects.