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TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB
REQUISITION
Job
Requisition #: 012481
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Business Title: V104 / Environmental Specialist IV |
Salary: 3399.16 - 5165.91 Per Month |
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Classification Title: Environmental Specialist IV |
Salary Group / Class: B11 / 2653 |
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Business Unit: Environmental Affairs Division |
Number of Openings: 1 |
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Work Location Address: |
Opening Date: |
12/21/07 |
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RIVERSIDE ANNEX-BUILDING 118 |
Closing Date: |
01/09/08 at 5pm |
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Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time |
Shift: FIRST |
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Type of Driver's License Required: Class C |
Travel (Overnight): Yes - 20% |
You are encouraged to
apply on-line at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/careers/apply_online.htm. You may
also apply at the nearest Texas Department of Transportation Human Resources
Office as listed on the application instruction sheet between the hours of 8am
and 5pm. If you elect to apply using a paper
application, the department will only accept a completed State of
If requested, reasonable
accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the
employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990.
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Performs
environmental-related water quality work activities. Provides high-level
expertise and technical support for water quality areas of complex environmental
studies for clearance of transportation activities. Work requires considerable
contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Work requires travel.
Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet
set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at
the occurrence.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
Education
and Experience
Bachelor's degree in
natural, physical or environmental sciences, environmental engineering or a
related environmental science field plus four (4) years progressively
responsible experience in a water quality related area of environmental
studies. Graduate level education in the above fields may be substituted for
experience on a year per year basis. Additional related experience may
substitute for education on a year per year basis. (Experience requirements may
be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
Competencies
Thorough knowledge of
Developing and
implementing programs
Considerable knowledge of
Contract management
policies and procedures
Expert skill in
Researching, evaluating
and interpreting complex information
Proficient skill in
Developing, interpreting
and implementing policies, procedures and technical information
Researching, analyzing
and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations
Analyzing and organizing
technical data
Training in a classroom
and field environment
The use of personal
computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
Ability to
Communicate effectively
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
Designs, guides, directs,
monitors and completes complex environmental coordination of programs, issues
and mitigation.
Conducts inspections,
field surveys, assessments, project investigations and prepares and reviews
environmental documents to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal
environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Reviews, evaluates, monitors
and approves consultant work, research programs or special studies.
Provides and approves
guidance on environmental rules, regulations and public involvement procedures.
Monitors work performed
under the scientific services contracts.
Consults and coordinates
with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the
public and Department personnel on environmental issues.
Reviews and maintains an
automated project tracking system and database.
Performs environmental
audits for a district's facilities; drives as necessary and travels by other
means to accomplisht duties.
Plans and schedules
complex environmental coordination, projects, issues and mitigation.
Prepares scopes of work
or requests for proposals for environmental studies.
Performs other
job-related duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT
Driver's record check
will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required
for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct
agency business.
Must attend work
regularly and observe approved work hours.
External final applicants
for any department position who could potentially be required to drive for the
department must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable
cause testing during employment.
External final male
applicants who are 18-25 years of age will be required to furnish proof of
registration or exemption from registration with the Selective Service System.
Successful completion of
a post-offer/pre-employment physical exam at the employer's expense is
required.
If hired, employee must
provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity
and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file
with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/.
Department employees or
family members are prohibited from having, directly or indirectly, any monetary
interest in any contract with a department project.
REMARKS
Initial screening is
based on the Education and Experience minimum requirements defined in the job
posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how
they meet each Competency (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes)
requirement. If you elect to apply using a
paper application, the department will only accept a completed State of
No attachments
such as resumes, pictures, letters of recommendation, references and/or
training records or certificates will be accepted. Such attachments will not be
given any consideration and will be removed from the application form and
destroyed.
Official
transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the
time of the conditional job offer.
As part of its employment
process, TxDOT may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An
applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible
to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.
An internal applicant who
is selected for a position in their current salary group that has the same
state title is not eligible for a salary increase. An internal applicant who is
selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title
may receive an increase up to 3.4%.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Frank B. Shockley, CF
Professional and Student Services
Coordinator/Instructor
Web:
www.sfasu.edu/forestry
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