Environmental Project Planner I, II, or III

Job Description - Environmental Project Planner I, II, or III (2602163)

Job Description

Environmental Project Planner I, II, or III - ( 2602163 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Tyler District is looking for an Environmental Project Planner I, II, or III to join the Advance Transportation Planning and Development team in Tyler! You will work closely with transportation engineers to integrate environmental considerations early into design development to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental impacts and prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. With the vital support from this position in a growing East Texas, TxDOT is designing, building, and maintianing the essential roadway/bridge infrastructure serving the citizens of Texas.

Join TxDOT and build a career as BIG as TEXAS!

Job Location:

2709 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702

Salary:

ENV Project Planner I: B22 $ 57,614 - $93,138

ENV Project Planner II: B24 $ 65,104 - $106,634

ENV Project Planner III: B26 $ 76,530 - $129,430

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

76,530.00

Yearly

FLSA Status :
Exempt

Tyler District Headquarters 2709 WEST FRONT STREET Tyler 75702

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility :
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Coordinates and manages environmental planning and program 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.

ENV Project Planner I and II:
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.

ENV Project Planner III:
Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details; establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Planner I

• Consults and coordinates with districts project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
• Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public, and Department personnel related to environmental resources.
• Coordinates and processes permits and licenses with resource and regulatory agencies related to environmental resources.
• 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 routine environmental related reports and technical analyses, illustrating data graphically and translating technical information into written text.
• Prepares technical studies, in support of environmental assessments and categorical exclusions, to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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.

Planner II - all of the above duties and:

• Prepares complex environmental related reports and technical analyses, illustrating data graphically and…