Assistant Division Chief, NEPA Compliance Section (Environmental Manager II)

Salary

$84,229.00 - $136,003.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

8438-SHA-50-09-TC-11/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

11/15/2024

Closing Date

11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

State Highway Administration

Assistant Division Chief - NEPA Compliance Section (Environmental Manager II)

Grade 21 (8438) SP# 23-50-09

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering (OPPE), Environmental Planning Division (EPLD), NEPA Compliance Section is recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief (Environmental Manager II) in Baltimore City. T his position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this SHA vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of work: The Assistant Division Chief (ADC) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Maryland Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), and all associated state and federal laws and regulations for all SHA projects (major/minor). This compliance is necessary for projects to remain eligible for federal and state funding. The ADC guides/directs/supervises/trains professional environmental and engineering team leaders and staff working on major and minor projects and coordinates overall work assignments within an organizational section to accomplish this mission. These activities require the identification and assessment of environmental resources, project and program coordination with resource and regulatory agencies and the Federal Highway Administration, the development of innovative engineering and design solutions to avoid, minimize and mitigate resource impacts, and the environmental studies/documentation of these efforts for all types of highway projects and improvements, statewide. The division's goal is to ensure that project decision-making balances environmental impacts with engineering criteria, standards, and principles. The ADC sets standards, provides quality assurance, reviews, and resolves personnel conflicts within a section. This position assists in the development of guidelines and procedures and goals and performance measures, completes special assignments, coordinates work with other divisions, and resolves conflicts between divisions and agencies. The ADC also supervises contract managers of multiple open-end contracts and reviews and approves invoices prior to approval by the EPLD Division Chief/OPPE Deputy Director.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .

“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, horticulture or related sciences, forestry, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history, or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.

Experience: Nine (9) years of experience in environmental analysis, to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates and design, OR nine (9) years of experience in environmental management to include the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, storm water management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management or multi-media operations, two (2) years of which must include experience supervising employees, consultants or contractors in an environmental area.

Selective Qualification: Four and a half (4 1/2) years of experience in the principles, practices, procedures, and methodology related to NEPA/MEPA compliance and all associated state/federal laws and regulations, including environmental resource evaluation and impact avoidance/minimization/ mitigation.

*A Selective Qualification is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).

Preferred Qualification:

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Ability to interpret maps, plans, and specifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, guidance documents and procedures

• Knowledge of standard research methodology, including statistical data collection, organization, analysis, and presentation

• Knowledge of consultant contract management and procurement procedures

• Knowledge of techniques of standard research methodology including statistical data collection, organization, analysis, and result presentation

• Knowledge of the management, preservation, and enhancement of environmental resources, including natural, socio-economic/community and cultural resources

• Skillful in negotiating in an adverse setting with state, federal, local, private, and public agencies in the resolution of conflict

Notes:

1. Possession of a master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.

2. Possession of a doctorate's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 11/15/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

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Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, horticulture or related sciences, forestry, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history, or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have nine (9) years of experience in environmental analysis, to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates and design, OR nine (9) years of experience in environmental management to include the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, storm water management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management or multi-media operations?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  04

  Do you have two (2) years of experience supervising employees, consultants or contractors in an environmental area?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  06

  Do you have four and a half (4 1/2) years of experience in the principles, practices, procedures, and methodology related to NEPA/MEPA compliance and all associated state/federal laws and regulations, including environmental resource evaluation and impact avoidance/minimization/ mitigation?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  08

  Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

• Yes

• No

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