NEPA Project Manager; TP

Are you a rule follower and love making sure everyone else follows the rules too? Is your idea of a good time writing and editing technical reports? If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, we have a job for you! We are looking to hire a NEPA Project Manager (Transportation Planner
1) in the Location & Environment Bureau at the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Days, M-F; flexible schedules available.

Ames, Iowa; teleworking is available, but there will be mandatory in-person meetings.
* Applicants must have Iowa residency at the time of hire.

Some travel will be required

This trainee-level position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Iowa Department of Transportation stays in its lane when it comes to federal-aid transportation projects complying with environmental regulations. This four-person team makes up the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Section of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB). This team is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with the planning and preparation of environmental documents.

• Preparing technical reports and documents
• Working with city and county project applicants
• Coordinating with resource/regulatory agencies
• Representing the bureau in project management teams
• Interacting with the public and interested stakeholders on a routine basis

• Great organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct
• Commits to providing a high-quality product and service
• Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people
• Addresses and listens to others in a respectful manner
• Treats customers courteously and is responsive to their needs

We are looking for someone who has a working knowledge of (or is willing to learn) the appropriate laws, regulations, and guidance required to comply with NEPA.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Iowa DOT’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT’s five CORE values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at  or via email rheim.

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