American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Environmental Project Manager, Rail NEPA (EPS III) - Denver
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
CDOT is only able to consider applications from current Colorado residents. Please submit your application by 11:59 PM, Monday October 6, 2025.
About the Position 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.
Requires a high level of understanding of NEPA, especially as it relates to rail, transit, and highway transportation projects.
Applies knowledge and expertise in the areas of NEPA and pre-NEPA planning, along with state and local environmental permitting documentation.
Handles and provides guidance on complex, high level NEPA clearances, especially as it relates to a newer focus on passenger rail projects, along with the FTA and FHWA projects.
Handles and provides guidance on USDOT and FRA environmental compliance requirements for complex corridor planning and large construction projects.
Determines statewide programmatic environmental policies and procedures related to environmental compliance and project delivery on passenger rail projects and for 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 from each other.
Supervises professional consultants and outside agency agreements that integrate environmental programs with CDOT's mission of accelerating the environmental planning/compliance and project delivery process.
Utilizes spatial technologies to inventory environmental resources, assessing impacts on a corridor, regional, or statewide level, and developing 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 work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.
Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range.
Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado for meetings and field visits.
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 field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
Experience with a primary focus on environmental project management, NEPA clearances, pre-NEPA planning processes, or environmental policy will be considered.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will be an experienced NEPA Project Manager and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with NEPA;
Extensive experience incorporating environmental concerns into the project development process, especially pertaining to rail and transportation projects;
Experience and skill in environmental aspects of rail and transportation projects is preferred;
Experience working with the FRA, FTA, and FHWA including any regulatory requirements;
Experience providing guidance and training related to NEPA and other environmental topics;
Experience leading high-performing teams, including managing consultants;
Knowledge of and experience with transit or rail programs or projects;
Experience interpreting FRA, FTA, and FHWA policies, regulations, and requirements;
Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of environmental laws, rules, and regulations, such as the CDOT PEL Handbook, CDOT NEPA Manual, FRA/FTA/FHWA regulations, etc.;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Passion for safety;
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
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About the Position 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.
Requires a high level of understanding of NEPA, especially as it relates to rail, transit, and highway transportation projects.
Applies knowledge and expertise in the areas of NEPA and pre-NEPA planning, along with state and local environmental permitting documentation.
Handles and provides guidance on complex, high level NEPA clearances, especially as it relates to a newer focus on passenger rail projects, along with the FTA and FHWA projects.
Handles and provides guidance on USDOT and FRA environmental compliance requirements for complex corridor planning and large construction projects.
Determines statewide programmatic environmental policies and procedures related to environmental compliance and project delivery on passenger rail projects and for 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 from each other.
Supervises professional consultants and outside agency agreements that integrate environmental programs with CDOT's mission of accelerating the environmental planning/compliance and project delivery process.
Utilizes spatial technologies to inventory environmental resources, assessing impacts on a corridor, regional, or statewide level, and developing 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 work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.
Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range.
Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado for meetings and field visits.
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 field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
Experience with a primary focus on environmental project management, NEPA clearances, pre-NEPA planning processes, or environmental policy will be considered.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will be an experienced NEPA Project Manager and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with NEPA;
Extensive experience incorporating environmental concerns into the project development process, especially pertaining to rail and transportation projects;
Experience and skill in environmental aspects of rail and transportation projects is preferred;
Experience working with the FRA, FTA, and FHWA including any regulatory requirements;
Experience providing guidance and training related to NEPA and other environmental topics;
Experience leading high-performing teams, including managing consultants;
Knowledge of and experience with transit or rail programs or projects;
Experience interpreting FRA, FTA, and FHWA policies, regulations, and requirements;
Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of environmental laws, rules, and regulations, such as the CDOT PEL Handbook, CDOT NEPA Manual, FRA/FTA/FHWA regulations, etc.;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Passion for safety;
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
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