Environmental Specialist I Compliance & Permitting
Environmental Specialist I Compliance & Permitting
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Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Performs environmental specialist work in an environmental specialty area such as wildlife/endangered species wetlands and vegetation noise air quality civil rights architecture/historic properties and archaeology sites.
- Provides guidance and technical assistance to engineering and project personnel representatives from local state and federal agencies and project stakeholders to incorporate environmental and sociocultural considerations into project and/or program activities.
- Ensures that State project and/or program plans construction and maintenance are all in compliance with local state and federal laws rules and regulations related to water quality wetlands air quality noise wildlife civil rights historic preservation and recreational sites.
- Conducts research field studies and evaluations for compliance with regulatory requirements; observes collects analyzes reviews and interprets data technical reports and regulatory submissions to make recommendations on project and/or program alternatives.
- Prepares technical reports documentation on consultation efforts project effect documentation permits and Memorandums of Agreement.
- Coordinates and negotiates with local state and federal regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits or approvals and ensure project delivery of proposed construction related activities that may affect environmental or cultural resources.
- Makes recommendations and negotiates mitigation efforts with project managers regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders; ensures these commitments are met.
- Meets with engineering and other project personnel state agency personnel project stakeholders and regulatory agencies to resolve resource compliance issues and keep project/programs moving to completion.
- Formulates plans and policies to preserve and enhance the social and natural environment.
- May meet with community leaders special interest groups resource agencies the general public or other affected parties to provide outreach and education on environmental impacts mitigation and environmental stewardship using a variety of forums such as seminars workshops conferences newsletters assessments and analytical reports.
- May review draft environmental or cultural legislation proposals regulations or rule changes and provide comments regarding the proposed changes as they relate to the development of projects and/or programs.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for EnvironmentalSpecialist I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher inEnvironmental Planning Biology Environmental Science Natural Science Architectural History/Historic Preservation Archaeology/Anthropology or related field.
- Knowledge of the theories concepts principles practices and procedures of an environmental specialty.
- Knowledge of the means and methods of analyzing and evaluating data.
- Knowledge of ensuring compliance with environmental laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
Additional Posting Information
The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
As a condition ofhire you must possess a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
DNREC Medical Exam: To meet health and safety requirements applicants for this position must successfully pass a baseline medical examination to demonstrate fitness for duty.
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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