Environmental Project Manager - Greeley

Salary: $83,856.00 - $94,800.00 Annually
Location : Greeley, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: HAA-50003503-02/24
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 4
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 10601 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
  
• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
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Description of Job
About this Work Unit
The Region 4 Environmental Team ensures that CDOT's project development, construction, access, and maintenance activities in Northeast Colorado comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policies, the Federal Transit Administration, High-Performance Transportation Enterprise, CDOT's NEPA Manual, and state and local laws and regulations that mandate the protection and enhancement of the human and natural environment.
About this Position
Classified as an Environmental Protection Specialist III, this position is responsible for managing complex NEPA projects for environmental compliance under various regulatory guidelines to ensure incorporation of all applicable federal, state, and local laws and statutes. You would also independently lead the NEPA process and prepare NEPA-related documents, state-level permits, and notices. This includes determining the appropriate level of environmental assessment and managing the work of consultants to ensure all applicable permits and ordinances are incorporated into project plans, given budgetary and other constraints. This position manages major Environmental Projects and project teams.
This position also serves as the Region's expert for compliance with visual resources. This role requires an understanding of the various forms and parts of Visual Impact Assessments (VIA), as well as demonstrable experience producing or supporting VIAs. Such experience may include some or all of the following: assessment of visual impacts using established federal methods (e.g., FHWA, USFS); site photography; document production including incorporation of graphics (simulations and maps); proficiency in or understanding of GIS role in VIAs, including viewshed analyses and other forms of visualization; and the external and internal communication/coordination required for efficient completion of high-quality visual assessments.
This position's other duties include providing landscape architecture expertise to multi-disciplinary teams to develop and recommend solutions for highly complex transportation projects. In this role, you will analyze projects for the impact they will have on roadside functional needs and mitigation needs. You will also perform on-site inspections and make professional recommendations for roadside preservation, restoration, mitigation, and plant establishment work on construction sites.
Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with opportunity for a flexible schedule
• After a training period, you will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work
• Approximately 25% spent in the field, 75% spent in the office
• Travel required to attend meetings, training, and to conduct field inspections

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of full-time professional work experience in a field related to the Major Job Duties with 4 of those years focused on coordinating environmental studies which included complex projects requiring NEPA compliance with an emphasis on visual and landscape resource compliance.

OR

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in landscape architecture, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field AND 4 years of full-time professional work experience focused on coordinating environmental studies which included complex projects requiring NEPA compliance with an emphasis on visual and landscape resource compliance.

OR

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in landscape architecture, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field AND 2 years of full-time professional work experience focused on coordinating environmental studies which included complex projects requiring NEPA compliance with an emphasis on visual and landscape resource compliance.

OR

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in landscape architecture, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field and 1 year of full-time professional work experience focused on coordinating environmental studies which included complex projects requiring NEPA compliance with an emphasis on visual and landscape resource compliance.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
  
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Extensive professional knowledge and expertise with CDOT and FHWA procedures related to visual resources and overall NEPA compliance and documentation;
• Extensive professional knowledge and experience in managing/overseeing NEPA projects at the EA/EIS and categorical exclusion level;
• Familiarity with federal agencies and their established methods for assessment of visual effects or impacts to the scenery (e.g., BLM, FHWA, USFS), as well as CDOT guidelines;
• Proficient in or understanding of GIS role in viewshed analysis and assessments;
• Ability to perform on-site inspections and make professional recommendations for roadside preservation, restoration, mitigation, and plant establishment work on construction sites;
• Maintaining a current working knowledge of environmental best practices, techniques, and state and federal procedures, regulations, and policies;
• Ability to read and interpret engineering project plans;
• Identifying and analyzing problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions;
• A passion for safety;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, stakeholders, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Leadership roles over work and project teams, including participation in statewide committees and/or issues;
• Negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to present technical information clearly in oral, written, graphic or other forms;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to learn from others and to work in a team environment;
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access), GIS, and the ability to quickly learn new software.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
   
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
   
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
   
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
   
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
   
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
   
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
  
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the...