Environmental Specialist

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $56,712.48 and a senior starting salary of $61,249.44

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 601 West Main, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The environmental specialist (non-safety sensitive) performs routine entry-level activities to assist the environmental studies unit to comply with environmental regulations. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you will do

• Obtains detailed information from environmental staff and district personnel to develop, write and edit technical documents in accordance with department policies and practices for approval by the Federal Highway Administration and other agencies.
• Has good working knowledge of grammar, spelling, and writing in order to prepare, edit, and review internal and external documents, correspondence, and graphics as it relates to environmental regulations, requirements, or other environmental issues.
• Evaluates projects for environmental impacts and compliance with state and federal regulations and organizational guidelines; presents information to department staff through frequent and regular communications; makes recommendations regarding the need to avoid or minimize environmental impacts; trains MoDOT District staff on environmental processes and procedures.
• Stays current on topics concerning federal or state legislation, regulatory agency guidance, and performs analysis on various environmental topics; provides technical assistance to internal and external staff in understanding and complying with state, federal, and organizational environmental standards and regulations, and participates on project core teams.
• Conducts field visits to project sites as needed to gather data necessary for completing technical documents.

What you will need for success

• Bachelor's Degree: Social, Environmental, or Natural Resource Science, English, Technical Writing, or related field

Special Working Conditions:

• After an initial six-month probationary period, a hybrid telework option may be considered.
• Substitution of education for experience may be allowed.
• Substitution of experience for education may be allowed.
• Job requires minimal, statewide, or out-of-state, overnight travel.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

More Reasons to Love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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