V142 Environmental Project Planner I, II, or 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. ENV Project Planner I and II: 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.ENV Project Planner III: 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:Planner IConsults 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 related 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 (historic and archeological) resources.Prepares and reviews routine environmental related schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants.Prepares routine environmental related reports and technical analyses, illustrating data graphically and translating technical information into written text.Prepares technical studies, in support of environmental assessments and categorical exclusions, to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities for related environmental/planning projects and environmental/planning studies.Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and/or project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Planner II - all of the above duties and:Prepares complex environmental related reports and technical analyses, illustrating data graphically and translating complex/technical information into written text.Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars and conferences.Represents the Department regarding complex environmental issues.Reviews, approves, and/or prepares complex environmental schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants for engineering and or scientific services contracts.Planner III - all of the above duties and:Trains Department employees in environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and issues.Manages scientific service contracts to include developing work authorizations and supplemental agreements, processing payments and managing budget.Mentors and arranges for appropriate strategic planning and performance management education for department staff related to environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and issues.Oversees the effectiveness of environmental related projects/programs.