Environmental Project Planner I or II - Atlanta, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ENV Project Planner to coordinate environmental planning activities for transportation projects. This role involves consulting with various stakeholders, evaluating potential environmental impacts, and preparing technical studies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have a strong understanding of environmental laws and project management principles. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of transportation in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in environmental or planning fields preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers and regulatory agencies on environmental impacts.
• Prepare technical studies and ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Skills

Environmental laws and regulations

Report writing

Data collection and analysis

Planning and coordinating projects

Maintaining effective working relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Coordinates and manages environmental planning activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. Work includes serving as the liaison with state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, and internal project sponsors. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details; may perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

ENV Project Planner I

• Consults and coordinates with district project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
• Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public, and Department personnel related to environmental resources.
• Evaluates potential environmental impacts of transportation projects on noise, air, hazardous materials, biological, water, geological, socioeconomic, environmental justice, protected lands, and cultural (historic and archaeological) resources.
• Prepares and reviews routine environmental schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants.
• Prepares technical studies, in support of categorical exclusions, to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews environmental schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants for engineering and/or scientific services contracts.
• Reviews, evaluates, monitors, and/or approves consultant work related to environmental studies.
• Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities for environmental/planning projects and studies.
• Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and/or project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

ENV Project Planner II

• Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for environmental technical studies and documents.
• Reviews and recommends approval for contracts, subcontracts, procurement documents, supplements, agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing/deliverables, and consultant qualifications related to environmental studies.
• Reviews, approves, and/or prepares complex environmental schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants for engineering and/or scientific services contracts.
• Prepares technical studies, categorical exclusions, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Consults and coordinates with project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on project refinement to minimize environmental impacts.
• Consults and coordinates with regulatory agencies, interest groups, the public, and Department personnel regarding environmental resources.
• Evaluates potential environmental impacts of transportation projects.
• Reviews, monitors, and approves consultant work related to environmental studies.
• Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities.
• Monitors and researches current and proposed environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Related experience in environmental, planning, project management, or related fields may substitute for education. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

ENV Project Planner I: No experience required.
ENV Project Planner II: 3 years of environmental, planning, project management, or relevant experience (full-time or prorated part-time).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Environmental laws, regulations, and mitigation requirements
• Writing methodologies and strategies for informational and educational materials related to environmental activities

Skills in:

• Administrative support practices, report writing, record keeping, and management
• Maintaining effective working relationships
• Using applications like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
• Data collection, analysis, and organization
• Researching and interpreting policies and technical information
• Planning and coordinating environmental programs/projects

Ability to:

• Build and maintain effective relationships and negotiate diplomatically

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to indoor and outdoor conditions
• Lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Talking and exchanging ideas verbally
• Repetitive wrist, hand, finger movements
• Close visual acuity for data, figures, and screen work
• Visual acuity for assessing facilities and structures

Conditions of Employment:

Must pass a drug test before employment; subject to random testing. See Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for details. Note that medical marijuana is not accepted under federal law for safety-sensitive positions.