Environmental Specialist - Entry Level (Fayetteville, NC)

Environmental Specialist - Entry Level

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s tinyurl.com 2k4cmvxz by April 18. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews. NEW HIGHER PAY 44 588 - 65 346 The ChallengeWe are looking for an entry level Environmental Specialist to join our Division 6 Environmental team. In this role you will Support our Division Environmental Officer in natural resource permitting and compliance monitoring of active permits for roadway and bridge construction projects. Learn all phases of construction from initial utility relocation and right of way processes through actual construction and project completion. Assist in assessing pre-existing site conditions in relation to natural resources. Manage compliance monitoring of construction projects with 404 and 401 active permits. Perform spot checks for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspection logs. Assist with data collection for Categorial Exclusions (CE) Natural Resources Technical Reports (NRTR) and Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) forms. Assist in data management and collection for pre-construction planning. Attend monthly construction project meetings. What You BringKnowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state federal environmental regulations affecting construction work including State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete reviews of technical projects prepare permit applications and environmental documentation as required by state and federal laws. Experience conducting natural resource field evaluations including stream and wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species surveys. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and direct environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgement. Experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations groups or agencies. Your work promotes a safe work environment. Ability to perform assigned tasks understand and follow verbal and written instructions. You can communicate establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers management developers contractors government agencies and the public. Fitness to traverse rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Attention to detail to accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. Ability to safely operate a state vehicle. Safety toe shoes. Education & ExperienceBachelor s degree in agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Questions Call me Valarie Rea at (910) 364 - 0603. Connect to NCDOT Careers s www.linkedin.com in ncdot-careers Explore more NCDOT jobs s bit.ly NCDOTJobs Curious s bit.ly JoinNCDOT