TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for (1) Environmental Project Planner to work in our TP&D department in Beaumont, Texas! Would you like to play a vital role in the safety and beautification of the Great State of Texas? Are you looking to build an exciting and rewarding career with many great benefits? If so, let's talk!

Salary/Grade Plan:

ENV Project Planner I (B20): $48,158 - $77,477/yearly

ENV Project Planner II (B22): $54,614 - $88,703/yearly

ENV Project Planner III (B25): $66,259 - $108,666/yearly

Physical Work Location: 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont TX, 77708

This position is for (1) Environmental Project Planner. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on based on the applicant's work experience, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Environmental Project Planner I:

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.

Environmental Project Planner II:

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; perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Environmental Project Planner III:

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. 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.

Essential Duties:

Environmental Project 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 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 (historical and archeological) resources.
• Reviews, evaluates, monitors, and/or approves consultant work related to environmental studies.
• Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and/or project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Environmental Project Planner II:

The above and:

• Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Prepares technical studies, categorical exclusions, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates and processes permits and licenses with resource and regulatory agencies related to environmental resources.
• Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities, for related environmental/planning projects and environmental/planning studies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Environmental Project Planner III:

The above and:

• Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conducting preconstruction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings related to environmental studies.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves official guidance on environmental rules, regulations, and public involvement procedures
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Environmental Project Planner I-III: Bachelor's degree in any discipline

(Related experience in environmental, planning, project management or other related fields may be substituted for education)

Work Experience:

Environmental Project Planner I: NONE

Environmental Project Planner II: 3 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Environmental Project Planner III: 5 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license

Competencies:

Environmental Project Planner I-III:

Some knowledge in:

• Environmental laws, regulations, and mitigation requirements

Proficient skill in:

• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Some skill in:

• Developing, writing, and conducting presentations and speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding.
• Planning, leading, coordinating, monitoring, handling, and establishing goals and objectives for multiple environmental programs/projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions and negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships;
• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; make decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is requires to improve products or services, is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions