Position Website and Application Information
Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $54,953.76, and a senior starting salary of $59,350.08.
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: Central Office, 601 West Main, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The environmental specialist - safety sensitive performs routine entry-level activities in regard to assisting the environmental studies unit in an effort to comply with environmental regulations. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.
MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
- Evaluates projects for environmental impacts and compliance with state and federal regulations and organizational guidelines; presents information to department staff through frequent and regular communications; makes recommendations regarding the need to avoid or minimize environmental impacts or develop compensatory mitigation plans; trains MoDOT District staff on stream, wetland, and endangered species regulations.
- Prepares, edits, and reviews internal reports, correspondence, and graphic materials as it relates to environmental regulations, requirements, or other environmental issues; including follow up on permit requests as assigned.
- Obtains detailed information from environmental staff and district personnel to develop, write and edit technical reports in accordance with department policies and practices for approval by the Federal Highway Administration and other agencies.
- Assists with field investigations and analysis regarding biological evaluations, habitat assessments for rare species (including bats, sensitive aquatic species, plants, pollinators, etc.), migratory bird nesting, wetland delineations, and storm water best management practices.
- Research topics concerning federal or state legislation, regulatory agency guidance, and performs literature or computer searches on various environmental topics; may conduct evaluation of projects impacts on wildlife-vehicle collisions and habitat connectivity; provides technical assistance in understanding and complying with state, federal, and organizational environmental standards, and regulations, and participates on project core teams.
Qualifications - All you need for success
- Bachelor's Degree: Social, Environmental, or Natural Resource Science, or related field
Special Working Conditions:
- After an initial six-month probationary period, a hybrid telework option may be considered.
- Substitution of education for experience may be allowed.
- Substitution of experience for education may be allowed.
- Job requires regular, statewide, or out-of-state, overnight travel.
- Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
- Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
