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Form of workTitle:Natural Resources Specialist Sr.
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II
Hiring Range: $65,198 - $105,946
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location:Bristol District Office
Agency Website:https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Transportation Bristol District is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Natural Resource Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations, with a specific focus on interpreting and implementing the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (including Section 7 consultation), Virginia Endangered Species Act, and Virginia Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act.
This position will focus on collaborating with the Biological Resources Program, serving as one of the district's threatened & endangered (T&E) species experts. The qualified individual will play a key role in supporting VDOT construction and maintenance programs and safeguarding the natural environment of Virginia by providing environmental consultation and services.
In this role, you will:
• Provide expertise and support to the day-to-day operations of the district's Biological Resource Program.
• Offer guidance to staff on the interpretation of Section 7 ESA requirements, contribute to the development of program plans, and ensure adherence to policy and procedures.
• Review program quality to guarantee compliance with ESA requirements.
• Act as a key contributor to the district's T&E species initiatives, providing expertise and support to the program manager.
• Collaborate on and participate in T&E species habitat assessments and surveys.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience working with project proponents to avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts.
• Experience in wetland delineation and permitting.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Experience reading highway engineering plans.
• Experience in the application of environmental requirements to transportation or similar operations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, local transportation, environmental rules, regulations, policies and practices.
• Training and experience in construction inspection, asbestos safety awareness and hazard communications.
Additional Considerations
• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)
• Knowledge of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, 1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual, wetland ecology and management.
• Specific experience interpreting and implementing the Endangered Species Act, including Section 7 consultation, Virginia Endangered Species Act, and Virginia Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act.
• Experience coordinating and/or performing T&E species habitat assessments and surveys for various species, including plants, insects, fish, mussels, bats, etc.
• Progressively responsible experience managing complex projects in the transportation engineering and construction industry.
• A combination of training, experience or education in environmental science, natural sciences, forestry, biology, chemistry, geology, hydrology or related field desired.
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or Professional Wetlands Scientist (PWS) designation.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Meyer
Phone: 276-213-1791
Email: jessica.meyer@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II
Hiring Range: $65,198 - $105,946
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location:Bristol District Office
Agency Website:https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Transportation Bristol District is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Natural Resource Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations, with a specific focus on interpreting and implementing the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (including Section 7 consultation), Virginia Endangered Species Act, and Virginia Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act.
This position will focus on collaborating with the Biological Resources Program, serving as one of the district's threatened & endangered (T&E) species experts. The qualified individual will play a key role in supporting VDOT construction and maintenance programs and safeguarding the natural environment of Virginia by providing environmental consultation and services.
In this role, you will:
• Provide expertise and support to the day-to-day operations of the district's Biological Resource Program.
• Offer guidance to staff on the interpretation of Section 7 ESA requirements, contribute to the development of program plans, and ensure adherence to policy and procedures.
• Review program quality to guarantee compliance with ESA requirements.
• Act as a key contributor to the district's T&E species initiatives, providing expertise and support to the program manager.
• Collaborate on and participate in T&E species habitat assessments and surveys.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience working with project proponents to avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts.
• Experience in wetland delineation and permitting.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Experience reading highway engineering plans.
• Experience in the application of environmental requirements to transportation or similar operations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, local transportation, environmental rules, regulations, policies and practices.
• Training and experience in construction inspection, asbestos safety awareness and hazard communications.
Additional Considerations
• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)
• Knowledge of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, 1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual, wetland ecology and management.
• Specific experience interpreting and implementing the Endangered Species Act, including Section 7 consultation, Virginia Endangered Species Act, and Virginia Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act.
• Experience coordinating and/or performing T&E species habitat assessments and surveys for various species, including plants, insects, fish, mussels, bats, etc.
• Progressively responsible experience managing complex projects in the transportation engineering and construction industry.
• A combination of training, experience or education in environmental science, natural sciences, forestry, biology, chemistry, geology, hydrology or related field desired.
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or Professional Wetlands Scientist (PWS) designation.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Meyer
Phone: 276-213-1791
Email: jessica.meyer@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
