As an Environmental Project Planner II/III – Cultural Resources, you will be working with the ENV cultural resources management team members, other ENV staff, and District staff to coordinate and manage cultural resource activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. You will provide subject matter and technical expertise while serving as a liaison with federally recognized tribal nations, state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, and internal project sponsors. You may lead or assist with programmatic efforts, conduct outreach and presentations to the public, or participate in research activities related to cultural resources within and external to the Department. You will direct the Department’s tribal consultation efforts for environmental compliance with a focus on cultural resources. In this position, you will manage tribal contact information, plan and execute monthly and annual meetings and calls, and develop ways to address and elevate tribal concerns, issues, and voices in the TxDOT environmental and transportation planning processes. You will report to the Section Director of Cultural Resources Management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties: Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities related to cultural resources including non-archeological or archeological historic resources. Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies and environmental documents. Prepares and approves complex correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Consults and coordinates with district project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts. Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public and Department personnel. Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars and conferences. Develops, writes, revises, reviews, and recommends for approval consultant qualifications, statements of work, work authorizations, amendments, supplements, forms, deliverables, and related documents related to environmental studies for engineering and scientific services contracts. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in history, anthropology, archeology, architectural history, or a closely related discipline. Experience: Environmental Project Planner II – Minimum of 3 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent) Environmental Project Planner III – Minimum of 5 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent). Competencies: Considerable to extensive knowledge of: Cultural resources management methods and procedures. Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to cultural resources. Writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials related to environmental studies and activities. Some knowledge of: Process improvement methodologies. Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities. Proficient skill in: Building, establishing, and maintaining effective working relationships and coalitions and negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner. Researching, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information specific to functional area. Developing, writing, and conducting presentations and speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding. Planning, leading, coordinating, monitoring, handling, and establishing goals and objectives for multiple environmental programs/projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines. Initiating and supporting quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; making decisions that support business objectives and goals. Showing initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; being self-starting and completing assignments independently without constant supervision. Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management. Using computers, applications including (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat), or related applications and systems. Some skill in: Training in a classroom, office, or field environment. Managing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on environmental programs and project activities. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools. Close Visual Acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading. Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position. J-18808-Ljbffr
