Manager-Corridor Environmental

Salary range is $104k to $206k with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction manages environmental planning for Sound Transit projects focused on projects within a designated delivery team or subarea of the Sound Transit district. Plans prioritizes assigns supervises and reviews the work of environmental staff and consultants. Manages resources for environmental teams; establishes methods for supporting all projects during planning design pre-construction construction and operations within designated delivery teams; participates in the development of environmental goals policies and procedures; maintains a thorough understanding of the environmental regulations and other requirements and maintains effective relationships with agencies regulators and local jurisdictions that administer and enforce environmental programs applicable to Sound Transit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

• Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work of staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules projects and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Manages preparation of environmental review and documentation for projects including technical methodology strategic approach and quality control; including assuring compliance with established policies NEPA/SEPA and third party regulations while overseeing work of assigned staff and consultants.
• Negotiates agreements and mitigation commitments with third parties. Maintains environmental mitigation tracking and reporting system for project commitments as assigned.
• Collaborates with key staff in complementary divisions within the agency (Environmental Compliance Environmental Permitting and Ecosystems and Sustainability) to ensure effective engagement on project issues.
• Coaches trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects in assigned delivery teams. Provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions and discipline procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Assists supervisor in workload balance and prioritization between delivery teams including taking on assignments to support other teams as needed. Establishes schedules and methods or resource needs to support all projects during all phases of project delivery.
• Oversees emergent situations; responds to and investigates reports from community members affected property owners agencies regulators inspectors and businesses in assigned corridor; recommends and approves corrective action; responds to and resolves difficult environmental issues; and briefs management on sensitive issues and prepares plans to address sensitive issues.
• Manages budgets for contract tasks; maintains records concerning projects and programs; and prepares reports on environmental activities.
• Assists in developing and/or updating environmental planning focused procedures; implements such policies and procedures and ensures consistency with the Agencys Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS).
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the environmental planning field; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
• Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies Urban Planning Environmental Sciences Earth Sciences Environmental Management or closely related field. Five years of experience working in the environmental field including familiarity with environmental planning and compliance; OR an equivalent combination of education and years of leadership budgetary planning and workforce management experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Federal state and local environmental laws regulations and executive orders; primarily NEPA and SEPA; familiarity with Historic Preservation Act; Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act Clean Air Act local critical areas regulations is preferred.
• Federal state and local transportation planning and environmental review requirements.
• Environmental impact analysis methods and issues.
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Compliance with public sector procurement and contracting requirements.
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and statistical databases.
• Supervising leading and delegating tasks and authority.
• Developing and monitoring capital project budgets costs and schedules related to environmental review.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the general public.
• Professional communication including applying principles and practices of community outreach and working cooperatively with other departments Agency officials and outside agencies.
• Conducting research and analysis and providing appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• This role is responsible for responding to urgent issues and may be required to be on call.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.

Required Experience:

Manager