Environmental Document Writer

The State of Minnesota is hiring an Environmental Document Writer for the MnDOT in Roseville, MN. This permanent position involves drafting environmental documents to comply with NEPA and MEPA regulations for construction projects. Responsibilities include gathering environmental information, reviewing documents, and coordinating approvals. Candidates should have experience in environmental documentation and knowledge of relevant laws. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and some telework may be available.
About the position

The Environmental Document Writer position at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is a permanent role focused on preparing essential environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations for construction projects within the MnDOT Metro District. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting various types of documents, including those required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), such as Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments. Additionally, the role involves preparing documents under the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), including Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Findings of Fact and Conclusion. In this position, the writer will engage in gathering environmental information, reviewing existing documents, and coordinating the approval process for these environmental documents. The role requires a thorough understanding of both federal and Minnesota environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The writer will also need to stay informed about statewide and regional environmental issues to ensure that the documents prepared are relevant and compliant. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources and produce clear, concise, and understandable documents for public review. Managing multiple environmental review documents simultaneously is a key aspect of this role, necessitating excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and Word, to effectively manage text, tables, and data.

Responsibilities
• Prepare environmental documents to meet state and federal requirements for construction projects.
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• Draft NEPA documents including Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
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• Prepare MEPA documents such as Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Findings of Fact and Conclusion.
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• Gather environmental information and review existing environmental documents.
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• Coordinate the approval process for environmental documents.
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• Stay informed about statewide and regional environmental issues.
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• Analyze, write, edit, and organize material from diverse sources for public review.
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• Manage multiple environmental review documents simultaneously.
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• Utilize Microsoft Office software to organize text, tables, and data.

Requirements
• Two years of professional experience; OR a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science or a related field plus one year of professional experience.
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• Experience preparing environmental documents and gathering environmental information.
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• Knowledge of federal and Minnesota environmental laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
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• Ability to analyze, write, edit, and organize material from diverse sources.
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• Experience managing multiple environmental review documents at the same time.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and Word.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Low-cost health and dental insurance
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• Affordable dependent coverage
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• 12 paid holidays per year
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• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
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• Earn 13 days paid sick time
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• Defined pension plan
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• Paid life insurance
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• Paid parental leave available
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• Some telework may be available