Environmental Specialist - Entry Level! Job at North Carolina DOT, Tyner, NC

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  • North Carolina DOT
  • Tyner, NC

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/ykkjj8m6 by June 2.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews.

New Higher Salary: $45,926 – $80,369
 
The Challenge
We are looking for an entry level Environmental Specialist to join our Environmental Analysis team.

In this role, you will:

Conduct field inspections, schedule staff meetings, and coordinate/oversee private consulting firms.

Review staff recommendations affecting critical highway project expenditures.

What You Bring

Knowledge of the techniques and methods used in conducting ecological field inventories, stream delineations, wetland delineations, and protected species surveys.

Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills relating to complex environmental issues.

Strong communications skills.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, and use of a handheld GPS data logger.

Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and state and federal environmental regulations affecting construction work, including NC Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, 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 judgment.

Experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies.

Ability to safely operate a State vehicle.

Safety toe shoes.

Education & Experience
Bachelor’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: Marjorie Eckert at 252.482.1850.

Inspire me to join the NCDOT Environmental Team!
Our team assists with and ensures that appropriate compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations is followed in transportation studies, avoidance and minimization guidelines are adhered to, mitigation is provided for unavoidable impacts, and the necessary environmental permits are applied for, received, and complied with during project construction.

We are NCDOT’s point of contact with state and federal agencies for all Division projects on topics related to jurisdictional determination, NEPA/SEPA requirements, and permitting and environmental compliance. Join us and help make a difference!

Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers

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Job Tags

Full time,

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