Colorado Department of Transportation
Environmental Project Manager, Rail NEPA (EPS III) - Denver
Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Colorado Department of Transportation Overview
This is a new Environmental Protection Specialist III position that will act as a liaison to CDOT’s Division of Transit and Rail, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration, as well as to CDOT’s five operational regions to provide technical environmental and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expertise for CDOT’s projects, with an initial focus on passenger rail corridor projects. Responsibilities
Requires a high level of understanding of NEPA, especially as it relates to rail, transit, and highway transportation projects. Applies knowledge and expertise in NEPA and pre-NEPA planning, along with state and local environmental permitting documentation. Provides guidance on complex, high level NEPA clearances, especially for passenger rail projects and for FTA and FHWA projects. Ensures USDOT and FRA environmental compliance requirements for complex corridor planning and large construction projects are met. Determines statewide programmatic environmental policies and procedures related to environmental compliance and project delivery on passenger rail projects and FTA corridor projects. Creates guidelines to implement programs and policies. Develops and provides training to staff regarding FRA, FTA, and FHWA NEPA requirements and their differences. Supervises professional consultants and outside agency agreements that integrate environmental programs with CDOT's mission of accelerating environmental planning, compliance, and project delivery. Utilizes spatial technologies to inventory environmental resources, assess impacts on a corridor, regional, or statewide level, and develop approaches for cumulative effects analysis at large temporal and spatial scales. Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment
Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. Hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. Approximately 10% field, 90% office. Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range and occasional overnight travel 1-3 times per year throughout Colorado. May be required to operate CDOT vehicles. Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only At least eight (8) years of experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resources management, or natural sciences, which included: At least four (4) years of professional experience with a primary focus on environmental project management, NEPA clearances, pre-NEPA planning processes, or environmental policy. OR Education And Experience A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least eight (8) years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, natural resources management, natural sciences, or another related field will be considered. Experience with a primary focus on environmental project management, NEPA clearances, pre-NEPA planning processes, or environmental policy will be considered. Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Transcripts or credential evaluations may be required for education-based qualifications. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section. Extensive knowledge of NEPA and experience integrating environmental concerns into rail and transportation projects, including work with FRA, FTA, and FHWA. Experience leading high-performing teams, including managing consultants. Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, SAP, and ability to quickly learn other systems. Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist and Required Documents: A complete CDOT Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and educational transcripts or foreign credential evaluations if qualifying by education. DD214 if veteran. All materials must be submitted online by the closing date. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. ADA accommodations are available upon request. Notifications: All correspondence regarding status will be via email. Check spam folders and ensure state.co.us domains are allowed. The Hiring Process: Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications, followed by a structured application review against preferred qualifications. A top group may be invited for interviews. Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Truck Transportation
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Environmental Project Manager, Rail NEPA (EPS III) - Denver
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Colorado Department of Transportation Overview
This is a new Environmental Protection Specialist III position that will act as a liaison to CDOT’s Division of Transit and Rail, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration, as well as to CDOT’s five operational regions to provide technical environmental and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expertise for CDOT’s projects, with an initial focus on passenger rail corridor projects. Responsibilities
Requires a high level of understanding of NEPA, especially as it relates to rail, transit, and highway transportation projects. Applies knowledge and expertise in NEPA and pre-NEPA planning, along with state and local environmental permitting documentation. Provides guidance on complex, high level NEPA clearances, especially for passenger rail projects and for FTA and FHWA projects. Ensures USDOT and FRA environmental compliance requirements for complex corridor planning and large construction projects are met. Determines statewide programmatic environmental policies and procedures related to environmental compliance and project delivery on passenger rail projects and FTA corridor projects. Creates guidelines to implement programs and policies. Develops and provides training to staff regarding FRA, FTA, and FHWA NEPA requirements and their differences. Supervises professional consultants and outside agency agreements that integrate environmental programs with CDOT's mission of accelerating environmental planning, compliance, and project delivery. Utilizes spatial technologies to inventory environmental resources, assess impacts on a corridor, regional, or statewide level, and develop approaches for cumulative effects analysis at large temporal and spatial scales. Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment
Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. Hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. Approximately 10% field, 90% office. Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range and occasional overnight travel 1-3 times per year throughout Colorado. May be required to operate CDOT vehicles. Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only At least eight (8) years of experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resources management, or natural sciences, which included: At least four (4) years of professional experience with a primary focus on environmental project management, NEPA clearances, pre-NEPA planning processes, or environmental policy. OR Education And Experience A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least eight (8) years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, natural resources management, natural sciences, or another related field will be considered. Experience with a primary focus on environmental project management, NEPA clearances, pre-NEPA planning processes, or environmental policy will be considered. Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Transcripts or credential evaluations may be required for education-based qualifications. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section. Extensive knowledge of NEPA and experience integrating environmental concerns into rail and transportation projects, including work with FRA, FTA, and FHWA. Experience leading high-performing teams, including managing consultants. Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, SAP, and ability to quickly learn other systems. Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist and Required Documents: A complete CDOT Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and educational transcripts or foreign credential evaluations if qualifying by education. DD214 if veteran. All materials must be submitted online by the closing date. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. ADA accommodations are available upon request. Notifications: All correspondence regarding status will be via email. Check spam folders and ensure state.co.us domains are allowed. The Hiring Process: Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications, followed by a structured application review against preferred qualifications. A top group may be invited for interviews. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Truck Transportation
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