- Would you like to build a career in highway maintenance and construction, an industry that will offer you long-term career opportunities? Do you strive to serve others and make the place where you work and live a better place to be? Then consider working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Bristol District Environmental Section. We serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and traveling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life.
- Teamwork
- Transparency
- Creativity and collaboration that values differences,
- Nimble learning
- Plan, lead, and direct activities of the district environmental section staff- Manage work involved in environmental studies including NEPA document preparation, water quality permitting requirements, hazardous materials reviews and clearances, cultural resources studies, and endangered species programs. Inform and/or direct staff of requirements to achieve VDOT’s compliance with federal and state environmental statutes, regulations, procedures, and practices. Work with interdisciplinary staff to identify avoidance, minimization, and, or mitigation opportunities for potential environmental impacts on preliminary engineering, maintenance, and construction projects. Ensure QC reviews are performed at appropriate milestones. Monitor and maintain awareness of project delivery schedules and status in iPM and CEDAR and in accordance with environmental performance metrics. Work towards on-time, on-budget delivery of environmental components of projects.
- Program management and problem resolution- Provide daily guidance and direction to staff in support of environmental program. Provide assistance and training to VDOT and local government staff in technical environmental and regulatory compliance areas. Provide guidance and leadership to consultants performing work. Ensure all necessary project documents are completed in a timely fashion.
- Implement preliminary engineering activities for projects under development- Resolve environmental problems on projects under construction to deliver cost effective results. Develop annual administrative budget allocation and ensure expenditures remain within budget allocations. Use forecasting techniques to monitor budgets and take appropriate corrective actions when needed. Ensure expenditure coding is valid and accurate.
We are the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce consisting of classified and hourly employees. Our strong culture focuses on:
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager for the Bristol District. The successful candidate will provide leadership by effectively managing complex multi-disciplinary environmental programs including NEPA document preparation, water quality permitting, cultural resources, hazardous materials investigations, and endangered species. Facilitate VDOT’s adherence to federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Monitor performance to help ensure timely delivery of environmental clearances.
Core Responsibilities include:
Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore please click here to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.
- You are minimally qualified if you have:
- Experience leading and managing environmental programs and staff.
- Knowledge of environmental impact assessment, avoidance, mitigation, and compensation as related to highway engineering and project construction.
- Experience applying knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Experience applying knowledge of NEPA document preparation, water quality permitting requirements, and other environmental programs in a transportation context.
- Skilled in projecting labor needs, estimating project costs, and monitoring budgets.
- Ability to train, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff.
- Preferred candidates will have:
- Progressively responsible experience in environmental management, planning or engineering.
- Progressively responsible experience in management and oversight of staff performing review and clearance functions.
- Degree in environmental sciences or engineering or related field.
- If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
- References and verification of work history
- DMV Records Check
- Fingerprint-based criminal history records check
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS).
State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this
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