Environmental Specialist Ii

4 weeks ago


Dover, United States State of Delaware Full time

The main purpose of this position is to be the Department's resource for environmental regulations and policies and provide guidance to all sections of the Department, as it relates to wetland delineations and environmental permits. This position ensures that DelDOT projects account for impacts to and take actions that protect, restore, and enhance the natural and cultural environment to accomplish the Department's goal of minimizing environmental impacts of the state's transportation system.

**Career Ladder**:
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

**Preferred Qualification**:
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Entomology or related field.

**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 II**
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Architectural History/Historic Preservation, Archaeology/Anthropology, or related field.
- One year experience in performing environmental specialist work which includes the analysis and assessment of environmental and/or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs.
- One year experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
- One year experience in technical report writing.
- One year experience in ensuring compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
- Six months’ experience in environmental project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating environmental projects to ensure objectives are met.

**Conditions of Hire**:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to



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