Job Description

Description

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?

At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently hiring two National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/Environmental Planners (Senior Environmental Planner classification) to provide environmental support and NEPA compliance for transportation projects for our Headquarters located in Boise, ID. This position will work as a member of a team of environmental and engineering professionals to deliver Federal-aid and State-aid, highway, bridge and other transportation construction projects (linear) in Idaho. This position will focus on completing the environmental processes required to comply with NEPA, deliver, and construct statewide projects. This position requires working in a deadline driven environment, balancing multiple priorities, and engaging in complex problem solving while providing support to operational staff in environmental compliance.

Occasional fieldwork and travel may be required.

Example of Duties

• Expect to function as both a generalist (provide support in multiple environmental resource areas) and as a specialist (provide subject matter expertise in at least one environmental resource area).
• Expect to do work related to NEPA including endangered species, fish and wildlife, wetlands, water quality, socioeconomic analysis, hazardous materials, air quality, traffic noise, and permitting.
• Expect to work on both projects and program level activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert.
• Serve as technical support to the Federal Highway Administration, ITD, or local government staff in environmental resource areas.
• As an independent peer reviewer, provide project document quality control, review for sufficiency, technical accuracy and compliance with ITD procedures and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Provide project document quality control; reviewing for sufficiency, technical accuracy and compliance with ITD procedures and federal regulatory requirements.
• Makes determinations of project effects on environmental resources.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies, tribal staff, and consultant firms as needed.
• Review, recommend, author, and implement procedures, policy, and guidance.
• Review, interpret and recommend comments on proposed rulemaking.
• Conduct compliance monitoring.
• Develop process improvement and/or streamlining tools.
• Develop or support training and/or presentations.
• Develop and negotiate interagency agreements.
• Implement and track performance measures and reporting.
• Manage consultant agreements and contracts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of:

• Environmental concepts and principles
• Environmental planning methods and impacts associated with transportation project location, design, and construction; methods involved in collecting, analyzing, and organizing data

Some knowledge of:

• Engineering concepts relating to environmental planning

Experience:

• Making public presentations of technical study findings
• Developing plans for mitigation measures

Valid Driver\'s License

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental related field.
• Experience in interpreting and applying NEPA regulations.
• Experience in linear transportation projects.
• Experience in dealing with federal agencies.

Supplemental Information

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Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - eligibility requirements may apply
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period and increasing with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account
• Relocation Assistance available to some positions
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support, information and resources for all of life\'s challenges

The Idaho Department of Transportation may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver\'s license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Your Safety. Your Mobility. Your Economic Opportunity.

If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email:
careers@itd.idaho.gov

Trouble Applying Call: Applicant Support Toll-free number: 1-855-524-5627
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

EEO/ADA/Veteran\'s Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

State of Idaho