Environmental Supervisor: Environmental Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

This position supervises a group of professional and technical employees engaged in conducting environmental studies for clearance of transportation projects in the Austin District. Work requires contact with governmental regulatory agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in archeology, geology, history, industrial safety/engineering or natural resources. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
6 YEARS engineering, environmental, geosciences, natural resources, safety, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Must have FOUR (4) YEARS supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
For Geologist: Must meet Edward's Aquifer requirements for a geologist as described in 30 TAC213.3(14) and TAC 213.5 (b)(3)
Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to natural resources
Developing and implementing programs
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Supervising technical staff
Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
Planning, directing, coordinating and scheduling
Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Communicating technical information effectively
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.

Responsibilities

Oversees the public involvement activities for a district.
Answers inquiries concerning environmental related issues from a broad spectrum of individuals and groups.
Develops and monitors branch/unit budget.
Directs the design, coordination and monitoring of complex environmental programs, issues and mitigation with Department staff, state, federal, regulatory agencies and contracted professionals.
Keeps abreast of federal and state environmental laws, regulations policies and procedures.
Meets with regulatory agencies to resolve issues.
Negotiates and monitors the execution of environmental contracts.
Oversees the effectiveness of projects/programs.
Oversees the review, analysis and coordination of environmental documentation and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Oversees/evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air/water quality, wetlands, hazardous materials, socioeconomic, environmental justice, biological, geological, cultural or historic resources.
Participates in strategic planning, scheduling and makes recommendations concerning transportation and environmental projects/programs.
Plans, develops, recommends and implements environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
Prepares and makes presentations.
Prepares, reviews and approves complex and sensitive correspondence/documents, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments.
Provides and approves guidance on environmental rules, regulations and public involvement procedures.
Provides high-level expertise in the areas of environmental studies and makes recommendations concerning environmental issues for transportation projects.
Represents the Department at local, state and federal levels.
Reviews consultant work and work orders.
Reviews, analyzes and interprets proposed legislation affecting TxDOT projects/programs and prepares impact analyses
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.