Environmental & Historic Preservation Specialist

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT); Dover (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking to perform and manage Historic Architecture surveys within areas affected by DelDOT projects, coordinating with environmental and engineering design staff. Primary tasks include research, fieldwork, analysis and evaluation, and technical report writing and reviewing.

Responsibilities include public outreach and consultation efforts and documentation for Section 106 NHPA, 36 CFR 800, and Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act, as well as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Architectural History/Historical Preservation, Archaeology/Anthropology, or related field.
• Two years’ experience in performing environmental specialist work which includes the analysis and assessment of environmental and/or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs.
• Two years' experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Two years’ experience in technical report writing.
• Two years’ experience in ensuring compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• One year experience in environmental project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental projects to ensure objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Performs environmental specialist work in an environmental specialty area such as wildlife/endangered species, wetlands and vegetation, noise, air quality, civil rights, architecture/historic properties, and archaeology sites.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to engineering and project personnel, representatives from local, state and federal agencies, and project stakeholders to incorporate environmental and sociocultural considerations into project and/or program activities.
• Ensures that State project and/or program plans, construction and maintenance are all in compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to water quality, wetlands, air quality, noise, wildlife, civil rights, historic preservation, and recreational sites.
• Conducts research, field studies and evaluations for compliance with regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data, technical reports, and regulatory submissions to make recommendations on project and/or program alternatives.
• Prepares technical reports, documentation on consultation efforts, project effect documentation, permits, and Memorandums of Agreement.
• Coordinates and negotiates with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits or approvals and ensure project delivery of proposed construction related activities that may affect environmental or cultural resources.
• Makes recommendations and negotiates mitigation efforts with project managers, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders; ensures these commitments are met.
• Meets with engineering and other project personnel, state agency personnel, project stakeholders and regulatory agencies to resolve resource compliance issues and keep project/programs moving to completion.
• Formulates plans and policies to preserve and enhance the social and natural environment.
• May meet with community leaders, special interest groups, resource agencies, the general public, or other affected parties to provide outreach and education on environmental impacts, mitigation, and environmental stewardship using a variety of forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
• May review draft environmental or cultural legislation proposals, regulations, or rule changes and provide comments regarding the proposed changes as they relate to the development of projects and/or programs.

Skills

Environmental program management

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Regulatory compliance

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning or related field

Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Biology, or related field

Job description

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking to perform and manage Historic Architecture surveys within areas affected by DelDOT projects, coordinating with environmental and engineering design staff. Primary tasks include research, fieldwork, analysis and evaluation, and technical report writing and reviewing.

Responsibilities include public outreach and consultation efforts and documentation for Section 106 NHPA, 36 CFR 800, and Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act, as well as