ITD Sr. Environmental Planner, NEPA

Salary Range:
Sr planner - $32.97 - 41.21 DOE Job# 22885

Planner - $28.93 - 32.55 DOE Job# 21073

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring Senior Environmental Planner
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to provide environmental support and NEPA compliance for transportation projects for our Headquarters located in Boise, . 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 linear transportation construction projects 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.

ITD is recruiting to fill one Environmental Planner position and prefers to hire at the Environmental Planner Senior (#22885) classification. However, candidates who qualify for the Environmental Planner (#21073) classification are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed at the classification level that best matches with their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

• 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.
• Make 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 rule making
• Develop process improvement and/or streamlining tools
• Develop or support training and/or presentations

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
• Some positions require a valid driver's license.

Desired

Qualifications:

met by 1 year of experience for the following

• Experience in interpreting and applying NEPA regulations
• Experience in linear transportation projects
• Experience in dealing with federal agencies

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careersho.gov or call . The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

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 accommodation 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  (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator ho.gov.

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