Environmental Engineering Specialist

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

YUMA CONSTRUCTION

2243

E. Gila Ridge Rd., Yuma, AZ 85365

Salary: $63,699.90 - $73,699.90

Anticipated Salary: $68,699.90

Grade: 21

Closing Date:
August 6th, 2026

Responsible for oversight of the Southwest District environmental compliance program including the monitoring of transportation projects that must conform to air; water; hazard or waste, natural resources; wildlife and other environmental regulations. Prepare and submit maintenance work orders for environmental reviews and clearance. This position works under the supervision of a registered professional engineer and has the authority to make decisions within program guidelines and engineering standards/specifications.

Responsible for the oversight of the Southwest District vegetation management including coordinating field projects; preparing and conducting noxious week, hazard tree, recovery zone and other vegetation management survey; compiling and maintaining vegetation management database using GPS/GIS and Arcview; providing site assessments for current and future projects; have knowledge of noxious weeds, invasive species and other relevant natural resources; attending meetings;

and providing educational guideane, including presentations, pertiaing t vegetation management to other ADOT organizations, federal, state and tribal agencies and the general public. Assist with maintenance compliance with stormwater permits (MS4) and conduct maintenance yard audits. May be required to operate a state vehicle in the course of state business.

District subject matter expert for clarification and interpretation of a variety of environmental requirements involving review of encroachments permit applications, preparations and monitoring of environmental plan development (SWPPP and FPPP); conducting environmental site assessments; reviewing clearance and oversight of compliance for construction and maintenance projects; assist with the application of Best Management Practices (BMP's).

Establish and maintain an information database consistent with the Environmental Planning guidance and compatible with ADOT's Data Management/Warehouse System to include GUS Database and maps. Ensure documented compliance reporting and monitoring are accomplished for environmental permits and programs.

As a member of the district leadership team, consults with and assist district leadership, professional project engineers and senior technical field staff with a wide variety of complex environmental activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Federal and state environmental laws, regulations, policies and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in management and process improvement.
• Environmental compliance requirements for transportation agency.
• Transportation developments, construction, mentianance and operations functions.
• Various environmental permit processes.

• Analytical, interpretive, planning and organizational skills to understand environmental and cultural requirement and constraint
• Planning and organizational skills to direct research, analyze data and prepare independent reports.
• Oral and written communication skills including public speaking and testimony.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Coordinating the activities of consultants and ADOT staff.
• Computers to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, power point presentations, schedules, etc.

• Operate a vehicle to conduct field reviews and attend meetings
• Interpret and implement regulations relating to permits and other environmental requirements.
• Effectively plan, organize, perform complex analytical environmental research involving multi-professional disciplines and processes.
• Evaluate environmental site assessments, field evaluations and other special studies and documentation. Selective Preference(s)

  BA or BS in science or related environmental field plus 4 years of work experience appropriate to the area of assignment OR Masters Degree plus 2 years of work experience appropriate…