NEPA Environmental Project Manager for Transportation Projects
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer, Environmental & Urban Planning
NEPA Environmental Project Manager for Transportation Projects
Do you have a desire to preserve the natural and human environments while also providing a safe transportation network for all Texans? As an Environmental Project Planner with TxDOT, you will balance the needs of the growing region with the duty to protect our communities and local resources. This office-based position also offers opportunities for occasional field work and collaboration with the community through public meetings.
An ENV Project Planner works closely with engineers to develop transportation projects and to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. TxDOT's Houston District - Advanced Project Development (APD) Section is seeking an environmental professional based in Houston, Texas. This individual will oversee the environmental analysis process for transportation projects in the Houston area including Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties.
The environmental analysis would be in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other state and national rules/regulations. Candidates with professional or educational experience with NEPA are preferred. This position coordinates heavily with inner agency staff as well as consultants and stakeholder partners. This position demands excellent communication, organizational, and scheduling skills. The position is office-based, with requirements for occasional field work.
This position requires knowledge of computers and computer programs.
Minimum Salary: 57,614.00
Maximum Salary: 62,400.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Work Locations:
Hou District Headquarthrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007
Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week Location Flexibility:
Onsite
Position
Description:
Coordinates and manages environmental planning activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. Work includes serving as the liaison with state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, and internal project sponsors. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details; may perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Consults and coordinates with districts project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts. Evaluates potential environmental impact of transportation projects on noise, air, hazardous materials, biological, water, geological, socioeconomic, environmental justice, protected lands (Section 4(f), Section 6(f), and Chapter 26), and cultural (historic and archeological) resources. Prepares and reviews routine environmental related schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants.
Prepares technical studies, in support of categorical exclusions, to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Reviews, evaluates, monitors and/or approves consultant work related to environmental studies. Reviews, maintains, and updates an automated project tracking system/database related to environmental projects and studies. Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities for related environmental/planning projects and environmental/planning studies.
Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and/or project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Related experience in environmental, planning, project management or other related fields may be substituted for education.
Experience:
No experience required. Licenses and
Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
A preference for candidates with experience and/or education in the requirements of the National…
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