Roadside Environmental Specialist

3 weeks ago


Dover, United States DelDOT Full time

Summary Statement

This class series uses three levels in the Agriculture,Natural Resources and Sciences occupational group, Natural Resourcesoccupational series and describes inspection and compliance work for ensuringthat all native and introduced vegetative growth within the statewide networkof transportation rights-of-way is designed, developed, and maintained toprovide erosion control, travel safety, and visual pleasure. Erosion andsediment control inspection work is conducted during the planning design, constructionand maintenance stages of transportation projects and establishedrights-of-way. Positions in this class series evaluate resolve, and/orcoordinate a variety of roadside environment work such as comprehensive vegetationmanagement (grass management, erosion control, seeding, mulching,herbicide/pesticide applications, roadside mowing, landscape beautification plantings/maintenance,vegetation removal), hazardous tree mitigation, wildlife habitat and nativeplant species management/mitigation.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Evaluate, resolve, and/or coordinate a variety of roadside environmental work such as comprehensive vegetation management (grass management, erosion control, seeding, mulching, herbicide/pesticide applications, roadside mowing, landscape beautification plantings/maintenance, vegetation removal), hazardous tree mitigation, wildlife habitat and native plant species management/mitigation.
Reviews construction plans to determine field constructability of all erosion and sediment control methods/devices to be used throughout the construction process; long term storm water control features and landscape designs including fixed features and vegetative specimens. Comments on designs and recommends plan modifications.
Meets with project engineers, inspectors and contractors to review and approve field changes, and explain site non-compliance and how to comply with Federal and State regulations. Recommends work stoppage if contractor fails to comply.
Coordinates field inspections and fieldwork including all maintenance, repairs, replacements; pesticide applications; care and maintenance of all native and introduced vegetation.
Determines when roadside maintenance work can be done in house or requires specialty contractors. Coordinates with operations staff or justifies and coordinates the contracted activities with staff activities. Inspects contracted planting and overall landscape work. Recommends payment/corrections.
Collects and tracks roadside data using computerized software applications such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), hand held GPS units and databases to identify and resolve hazards and to manage roadsides.
Inspects plant materials at the source, accepting or rejecting due to plant health.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Roadside Environmental Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Knowledge of landscape design and maintenance work including planting and seeding. Knowledge of interpreting wetlands laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 

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