Office Of Environmental Services - RCP140 - Transportation Spec 1, Ecology Associate - PG:H Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT 1 day ago POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under close supervision as an entry level professional, learn the processes employed by the Department for evaluating the ecological effects of proposed transportation projects. Duties include learning to perform habitat analyses, conduct protected species surveys, and delineate streams & wetlands. Once ecological resources are identified, learn to coordinate with designers to avoid and minimize impacts to ecological resources. Once an alternative is identified, learn to prepare reports in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and coordinate with state and federal agencies to obtain approval in advance of project construction. Also learn to review documentation prepared by environmental consultants. Obtain a basic knowledge of state and federal laws related to ecological resources, specifically the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Georgia Wildflower Preservation Act, and the Georgia Endangered Wildlife Act. As an entry level professional with the Georgia Department of Transportation, also gain a basic understanding of transportation planning and engineering principles. Additional duties include: Perform basic mathematical calculations. Make correct inferences from available information and select the appropriate rule, policy, or procedure to follow. Communicate and work effectively with internal and external staff in a professional, cooperative manner. Communicate ideas and facts to individuals and groups. Adapt to change including new policies and procedures. Manage own time effectively while dealing effectively with multiple priorities. Recollect instructional information; to accurately apply new knowledge and skills learned in work performed. Commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct. Travel statewide with occasional overnight stay. Occasionally work after normal business hours, as needed. Problem solve – generate and evaluate alternatives and to recommend a sound solution that relies on new methods and procedures if necessary. Work effectively with others to find mutually acceptable solutions. Other duties, as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: · Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or related degree (Ecology, Biology, etc.). AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Demonstrated experience collecting environmental data (i.e., academic or work-related) that requires collaboration with others, the analysis of data/results, and compiling information into written format. AGENCY PREFERRED COMPETENCY · Demonstrated experience composing and preparing written information/materials, including technical reports that communicate facts, ideas, and messages in a succinct and organized manner and is appropriate for the intended audience. · Demonstrated competency in reading and understanding plans, maps, and/or aerial photographs. · Demonstrated competency in using basic computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, etc. GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS: The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered. Good Employment Standing: In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. Job Details: Requisition ID: REG0435 Number of Openings: 1 Advertised Salary: $50,000.00 Shift: Day Job Posting End Date: Dec 10, 2024 J-18808-Ljbffr
