Environmental Science Spec 3

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPEC 3

Job Location:

Address: 205 S 17th Ave. Phoenix, AZ

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Posting Details:

Salary: $71,000 - $81,000

Grade: 22

Anticipated Salary: $77,000

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Standards Implementation, and Training Manager, this position is responsible for coordination, liaison, and tracking of environmental mitigation and commitments implementation activities for traditional design, bid, build, and the tracking the development of technical provisions containing mitigation measures for all alternative delivery projects. Assesses process deficiencies according to Arizona Management System principles and practices. Writes summary memos as necessary, conducts process failure analysis for senior management. This position would act as a liaison between Environmental Planning, Districts, and other technical areas, regarding the implementation and tracking of mitigation measures and commitments. Documentation of mitigation measures status and completion; writes clear, concise reports and memos. Reviews and evaluates work products of others, assesses progress, and plans for improvement. Maintains a schedule of work, agenda, or timetable to ensure environmental mitigation objectives are timely tracked and monitored and schedules met. Monitors and updates various ADOT data systems in furtherance of tracking mitigation measure objectives.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, and implements the development of environmental review processes of construction projects containing environmental mitigation measures and technical provisions affecting ADOT performance as monitored by FHWA pursuant to 326 MOU and 327 MOU; performs work of particular difficulty

• Consult and liaison with staff engaged in federal aid program administration; write clear, concise reports of particular weight for management deliberation; present oral statements of facts, project requirements, specification and arguments

• Confers, using discretion and independent judgement, with management, members of professional staff and other federal and state officials concerning needs and requirements of the department for environmental mitigation measures and technical provisions, Attend Partnering and Pre-Construction meetings

• Maintains a schedule of work, agenda, or timetable to ensure development objectives are timely met. Attends periodic workshops or training sessions. Monitors and updates various ADOT data systems

• Schedule and conduct travel, frequent overnight Travel and lodging along with Driving A State Vehicle in the course and scope of duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Effective coordination practices

• Oral and written communication

• Principles and practices of transportation systems

• Federal, State, tribal and local environmental statutes and regulations ADOT policies, procedures, and standards Environmental management system (EMS) principles and practices

Skills in:

• Organization/prioritization

• Customer service

• Issue resolution

• Project Management and Delivery Excellent oral and written communications

Ability to:

• Recognize and resolve problems with minimal supervision

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Demonstrate analytical ability

• Act as a trusted source of guidance (with help from technical staff)

• To drive a State Vehicle and be able to travel and lodge overnight both in State and Out of State

• Have full ability to work remotely when required

• Understands construction program oversight programs and tools as implemented at ADOT

• Understands alternative delivery processes

• Is able to communicate project environmental requirements program deficiencies and successes, understands project delivery processes as represented by design, plans, estimates

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Experienced in Project/Program Management with significant environmental aspects. Experience in project delivery with the State, Federal and local agencies environmental implications. Bachelor's degree or higher in natural environmental sciences engineering, law planning or related disciplines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.