Environmental Program Consultant

The NC Department of Transportation is hiring an Environmental Program Consultant in New Hill, NC. The role involves overseeing mitigation processes, managing resources, and coordinating with various divisions to ensure efficient project delivery while minimizing environmental impacts. Applicants should have experience with environmental assessments, GIS tools, and project management. This is a permanent full-time position with competitive salary and state benefits.
Environmental Program Consultant

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Environmental Program Consultant

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06792

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Environmental Program Consultant

Position Number

60029449

Section

Technical Services/Environmental Analysis Unit

Salary Grade

NC18
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• Benefits
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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

“INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply”

The Environmental Analysis Unit (EAU) is a one-stop shop for supporting development and sustainable transportation infrastructure that minimizes impacts on the human and natural environment. For more information, see theEnvironmental Analysis Unit video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c53CnoBcdco)

We are looking for an Environmental Program Consultant to assist the Mitigation and Modeling Group with planning, permitting, streamlining, and overall program delivery of transportation projects.

In this role you will:
• Oversee and coordinate with NC Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS).
• Manage NCDOT’s Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (UMBI).
• Manage NCDOT’s mitigation resources through the Mitigation Geodatabase, Onsite Mitigation debit ledger, and third-party transfers of mitigation sites.
• Oversee the Indirect and Cumulative Impact (ICI) modeling process.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Project ATLAS.
• Assist with developing GIS-based wetland and stream predictive models.
• Manage and evaluate consulting firms.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements, highway development, and environmental assessments to achieve project delivery in an efficient manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
• Experience utilizing the mitigation process, including acquisition and transfer of properties, impact projections and credit tracking.
• Knowledge of indirect and cumulative impacts assessments.
• Experience with Project ATLAS, ESRI ArcGIS and GIS analysis tools.
• Experience in planning and coordinating work, managing project schedules and deliverables, and evaluating and reviewing work done by others, including supervising consultants.
• Knowledge of environmental assessments and the relationship of highway development to natural resources through the application of federal and state environmental laws.

Additional Expectations:
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts and to apply critical thinking to complex environmental issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex and technical information in writing and verbally to varied audiences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Master's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Michelle Carroll @ 919-707-6003

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?
• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of experience utilizing the mitigation process, including acquisition and transfer of properties, impact projections and credit tracking?
• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience utilizing the mitigation process, including acquisition and transfer of properties, impact projections and credit tracking.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of indirect and cumulative impacts assessments?
• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

06

Explain how you have knowledge of indirect and cumulative impacts assessments.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with Project ATLAS, ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS analysis tools?
• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience with Project ATLAS, ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS analysis tools.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in planning and coordinating work, managing project schedules and deliverables, and evaluating and reviewing work done by others, including supervising consultants?
• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience in planning and coordinating work, managing project schedules and deliverables, and evaluating and reviewing work done by others, including supervising consultants.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of environmental assessments and the relationship of highway development to natural resources through the application of federal and state environmental laws?
• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

12

Explain how you have knowledge of environmental assessments and the relationship of highway development to natural resources through application of federal and state environmental laws.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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