Environmental Engineering Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Flagstaff, AZ

11d • $63,285 - $73,285 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for oversight of the Northcentral District environmental compliance program including the monitoring of transportation projects that must conform to air; water; hazardous waste; natural resources; wildlife and other environmental regulations. Prepare and submit maintenance work orders for environmental reviews and clearance. This position works under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. This position has the authority to make decisions within program guidelines and engineering standards/specifications. Coordinates environmental clearances on all construction, maintenance, encroachment permits, and facilities related activities within the District. May be required to operate state vehicles in the course of state business.

Requirements

• Federal and state environmental laws, regulations, policies and processes.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in environmental management and process improvement.
• Environmental compliance requirements for a transportation agency.
• Transportation development; construction; maintenance and operation functions.
• Various environmental permit processes.
• Analytical, interpretive, planning and organizational skills to understand environmental and cultural requirements and constraints.
• Oral and written communication skills including public speaking and testimony.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Coordinating the activities of consultants and ADOT staff-Computer skill to prepare correspondence, spreadsheet, presentations, mapping, schedules, etc.
• Training employees for environmental issues.
• Ability to provide guidance, counseling, coaching, mentoring, planning, organization and act as a team player.
• Interpret and implement regulations relating to permits and other environmental requirements.
• Effectively plan, organize and perform complex analytical environmental research involving multi-professional disciplines and processes.
• Evaluate environmental site assessments, field evaluations and others special studies and documentation.
• Become knowledgeable and apply all environmental compliance requirement to ADOT.
• Problem solve-Ability to interact at various organizational levels.
• Valid Drivers License - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS in science or related environmental field

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and track Facility Pollution Prevention Plans for each maintenance yard in the District.
• Ensure quarterly inspections are performed at each of the 13 maintenance yards.
• Perform quarterly reviews of each yard to verify compliance to the FPPPs.
• If environmental issues are noted, recommend mitigation measures and follow through on implementation.
• Facilitate and monitor the SWPPP requirements on each construction project.
• Perform routine inspections on active construction projects for SWPPP compliance.
• Ensure the SWPPP responsibilities are transferred to the appropriate maintenance unit after construction.
• Coordinate with Roadside Development for final stabilization.
• Monitor compliance with the SWPPP until the not submitted.
• Be a central point of contact for the NC District for environmental topics on construction/maintenance projects, operations, and permit applications.
• Facilitate ADOT's environmental processes within these areas.
• Serves as the District subject matter expert for clarification and interpretation of a variety of environmental requirements.
• Attend project development and construction meetings.
• Assist NC District Maintenance staff with Maintenance Work Order submission to EPG.
• Make recommendations as needed and track progress on the MWOs monthly.
• Oversee all environmental commitments and mitigations on construction projects in the District (biological, archeological, water quality, etc).
• Conduct inspections as needed for environmental compliance.
• Coordinate and teach environmental training classes for ADOT training requirements.
• Assists with winter weather emergencies or other emergencies as assigned, including working dispatch to communicate roadway conditions and incidents to appropriate departments; or assisting in road block/traffic control during inclement weather or emergency conditions.
• Coordinate with other agencies as needed to gain mutual agreement on environmental requirements and compliance (including, but not limited to, BLM, USFS, ADEQ, USEPA, and others).

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree