Environmental Project Planner II, III – Archeological Studies Environmental Affairs Division

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Environmental Project Planner II, III to manage archeological compliance for transportation projects. This role involves overseeing consultant work and contributing to consultation and outreach programs, with opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cultural resources management and environmental laws.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred candidates meet Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications.
• Experience with Texas archeology and National Historic Preservation Act preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage archeological/cultural resource compliance for TxDOT projects.
• Conduct field surveys and assessments for environmental technical studies.
• Prepare and approve environmental assessments and impact statements.

Skills

Cultural resources management methods

Environmental laws and regulations

Writing methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archeology, History or related discipline

Master's Degree in Anthropology, Archeology, Geography or related subjects

Tools

Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat)

Job description

Job Description - Environmental Project Planner II, III – Archeological Studies Environmental Affairs Division (2501352)

Job Description

Environmental Project Planner II, III – Archeological Studies Environmental Affairs Division - ( 2501352 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Environmental Affairs Division is seeking to fill a position for Environmental Project Planner II, III – Archeological Studies in the Cultural Resources Management Section.
In this position, the successful candidate will manage archeological/cultural resource compliance for TxDOT projects, oversee consultant work, and contribute to TxDOT’s consultation and outreach programs. TxDOT projects occur all over the state and encounter a diverse array of resources. Because of the size of the program, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make use of existing expertise and to grow in new ways. TxDOT supports professional development through on-the-job experiences, conference participation, and formal training.
Preferred candidates will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications in Archeology (see 36 CFR 61) and meet qualifications for principal investigators in the rules of practice and procedure of the Texas Antiquities Code, Title 13, Part 2, Chapter 26. Preferred candidates will have a masters degree in anthropology, archeology, geography or related subjects. Experience with Texas archeology and evaluating archeological sites for the National Register of Historic Places and with the National Historic Preservation Act is also preferred.
TxDOT’s Cultural Resources Management Section in the Environmental Affairs Division is part of TxDOT’s diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at Total Compensation.

Minimum Salary: 70,000.00
Maximum Salary: 100,000.00

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

: 70,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 100,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week M - F Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

As an Environmental Project Planner II or III – Archeological Studies, you will be working with the ENV cultural resources management team members, other ENV staff, and District staff to coordinate and manage archeological and cultural resource activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. You will provide subject matter and technical expertise on the National Historic Preservation Act and other cultural resource laws while serving as a liaison with state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, federally recognized tribes, and internal project sponsors. You may lead or assist with programmatic archeology efforts, conduct outreach and presentations to the public, or participate in research activities within and external to the Department in the areas of cultural resources. You will report to the Section Director of Cultural Resources Management. Employees at this level are self-starting and able to complete assignments independently without constant supervision while assuming direct accountability for the work product.

Project Planner II and III

• Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities related to cultural resources including archeological resources like sites, landscapes, and cemeteries.
• Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies and environmental documents.
• Prepares and approves complex correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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, federally recognized tribes, special interest groups, the public and Department personnel.
• Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Develops, writes, revises, reviews, and recommends for approval consultant qualifications, statements of work, work authorizations, amendments, supplements, forms, deliverables, and related documents related to environmental studies for engineering and scientific services contracts.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archeology, History or a related discipline. Experience in environmental, planning, project management or other related fields may be substituted for education on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

Minimum of 5 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred applicants will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CRF Part 61 requirements and qualifications for principal investigators in the rules of practice and procedure of the Texas Antiquities Code, Title 13, Part 2, Chapter 26.

Considerable to extensive knowledge of:

• Cultural resources management methods and procedures.
• Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to cultural resources.
• Writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials related to environmental studies and activities.

Some knowledge of:

• Process improvement methodologies
• Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
• Researching, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information specific to functional area
• Developing, writing, and conducting presentations and speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding.
• Planning, leading, coordinating, monitoring, handling, and establishing goals and objectives for multiple environmental programs/projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
• Using Windows computers, applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, or related applications and systems.
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Ability to:

• Build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions and negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate, and report on environmental programs and project activities.

Other Attributes:

• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
  
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
  
• Close Visual Acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 19, 2025, 6:47:12 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.