Environmental Specialist IV
Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 1 week ago
Gulfport, United States
DelDOT
Full time
Introduction
Summary Statement
The position is the lead for technical analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions strategies and modeling of future conditions in Delaware. This position also coordinates updates to the Delaware Greenhouse Gas Inventory with staff from DNREC’s Division of Air Quality. Responsibilities also include leading a new workgroup of technical experts in developing GHG emissions projections and improving Delaware’s GHG emissions modeling. The position is the lead for developing and writing strategies and actions used in the 2025 Delaware Climate Action Plan and coordinating contributions from other team members and external partners. This position is part of the team who will conduct community and stakeholder engagement for the 2025 Climate Action Plan.
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.
Performs environmental specialist work in an environmental specialty area such as wildlife/endangered species, wetlands and vegetation, noise, air quality, civil rights, architecture/historic properties, and archaeology sites.Provides guidance and technical assistance to engineering and project personnel, representatives from local, state and federal agencies, and project stakeholders to incorporate environmental and sociocultural considerations into project and/or program activities.
Ensures that State project and/or program plans, construction and maintenance are all in compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to water quality, wetlands, air quality, noise, wildlife, civil rights, historic preservation, and recreational sites.
Conducts research, field studies and evaluations for compliance with regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data, technical reports, and regulatory submissions to make recommendations on project and/or program alternatives.
Prepares technical reports, documentation on consultation efforts, project effect documentation, permits, and Memorandums of Agreement.
Coordinates and negotiates with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits or approvals and ensure project delivery of proposed construction related activities that may affect environmental or cultural resources.
Makes recommendations and negotiates mitigation efforts with project managers, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders; ensures these commitments are met.
Meets with engineering and other project personnel, state agency personnel, project stakeholders and regulatory agencies to resolve resource compliance issues and keep project/programs moving to completion.
Formulates plans and policies to preserve and enhance the social and natural environment.
May meet with community leaders, special interest groups, resource agencies, the general public, or other affected parties to provide outreach and education on environmental impacts, mitigation, and environmental stewardship using a variety of forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
May review draft environmental or cultural legislation proposals, regulations, or rule changes and provide comments regarding the proposed changes as they relate to the development of projects and/or programs.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Specialist IV
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
