Introduction
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race color national origin or income with respect to the development implementation and enforcement of environmental laws regulations and policies; and the equitable access to green spaces climate resilience public recreation opportunities and information and data on potential exposures to environmental hazards. Environmental justice seeks equity for minority and low-income communities that may be disproportionately exposed and vulnerable to adverse environmental impacts. Simply put practicing environmental justice ensures that everyone has an equal seat at the table where decisions are made.
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Summary Statement
This position is responsible for overall data management administrative support and coordination for the Environmental Justice (EJ) Office of the Office of the Secretary. This position assists in the development and evaluation of program activities by researching emerging EJ policies and best practices as well as analyzing data and community feedback to identify potential areas of works closely with internal staff to educate and inform them on current Title VI compliance. The EJ Specialist supports the development of reports using statistical software such as ArcGIS Microsoft Office 365 Power Apps Smart Sheets and other technologies to curate information for a range of audiences. This position seeks to make complex topics and information understandable to a broad audience including EJ communities public health stakeholders and governmental agencies.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
- Experience in oral and written proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
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 Environmental Specialist III
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Environmental Planning Biology Environmental Science Natural Science Architectural History/Historical Preservation Archaeology/Anthropology or related field.
- Two years experience in performing environmental specialist work which includes the analysis and assessment of environmental and/or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs.
- Two years experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
- Two years experience in technical report writing.
- Two years experience in ensuring compliance with environmental laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- One year experience in environmental project management which includes planning developing implementing managing and evaluating environmental projects to ensure objectives are met.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
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).
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
IntroductionEnvironmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race color national origin or income with respect to the development implementation and enforcement of environmental laws regulations and policies; and the equitable access to green spaces ...
Introduction
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race color national origin or income with respect to the development implementation and enforcement of environmental laws regulations and policies; and the equitable access to green spaces climate resilience public recreation opportunities and information and data on potential exposures to environmental hazards. Environmental justice seeks equity for minority and low-income communities that may be disproportionately exposed and vulnerable to adverse environmental impacts. Simply put practicing environmental justice ensures that everyone has an equal seat at the table where decisions are made.
Click here for more information about Environmental Justice at DNREC.
Summary Statement
This position is responsible for overall data management administrative support and coordination for the Environmental Justice (EJ) Office of the Office of the Secretary. This position assists in the development and evaluation of program activities by researching emerging EJ policies and best practices as well as analyzing data and community feedback to identify potential areas of works closely with internal staff to educate and inform them on current Title VI compliance. The EJ Specialist supports the development of reports using statistical software such as ArcGIS Microsoft Office 365 Power Apps Smart Sheets and other technologies to curate information for a range of audiences. This position seeks to make complex topics and information understandable to a broad audience including EJ communities public health stakeholders and governmental agencies.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
- Experience in oral and written proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
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 Environmental Specialist III
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Environmental Planning Biology Environmental Science Natural Science Architectural History/Historical Preservation Archaeology/Anthropology or related field.
- Two years experience in performing environmental specialist work which includes the analysis and assessment of environmental and/or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs.
- Two years experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
- Two years experience in technical report writing.
- Two years experience in ensuring compliance with environmental laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- One year experience in environmental project management which includes planning developing implementing managing and evaluating environmental projects to ensure objectives are met.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
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).
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
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