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Maryland Department of Transportation Red Line Environmental Manager (Program Manager III) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Red Line Environmental Manager (Program Manager III)
Salary
$78,749.00 - $132,041.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
5478-MTA-EnvMgr-8/10
Department
Maryland Transit Administration
Opening Date
08/10/2023
Description
Benefits
Description
Maryland Transit Administration
Red Line Environmental Manager (Program Manager III)
Executive Service
Open Until Filled
"This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority"
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?
The Maryland Transit Administrator (MTA) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Manager III. This position will support the work of MTA and the Office of Transit Development and Delivery in the management of the Red Line project. This position is responsible for Red Line project compliance per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an Environmental Manager who will serve as the primary liaison with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for NEPA coordination. In addition to maintaining coordination with these agencies throughout each phase of the project, other expectations include responding to information requests, submitting reports and findings, overseeing the administrative project record, and facilitating regular meetings and other coordination opportunities as needed.
The Red Line Environmental Manager will also serve as a contract and/or task manager for Red Line project NEPA support including managing and monitoring the scope, schedule and budget for the assigned tasks. This position will ensure that all transactions are within the general scope of the contract, adequate, and in compliance with Federal and Maryland state laws and regulations.
The current position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees Red Line project advancement through the NEPA process, including the Alternatives Analysis, documentation, commitments, agreements, permits and re-evaluations, and overall compliance with NEPA and other relevant federal, state, and local environmental laws;
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates the environmental and socio-economic impact of the Red Line project, making recommendations to minimize and mitigate these impacts as necessary;
Serves as the liaison to FTA and other federal and state regulatory agencies, including review and approval of environmental and decision documents and information requests and responses;
Maintains coordination with FTA and other regulatory agencies including the Federal Highway Administration, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, US Fish and Wildlife, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Historic Trust and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, etc. through regular meetings and general coordination efforts;
Serves as a contract and task manager for the Red Line project NEPA and environmental work including contributing to scope of work development and completing cost and time estimates.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Experience working in a State government and/or transportation field is also strongly preferred.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, horticulture or related sciences, forestry, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history, or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.
Experience: Nine (9) years of experience in environmental analysis, to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates and design, OR nine (9) years of experience in environmental management to include the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, storm water management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management or multi-media operations, two (2) years of which must include experience supervising employees, consultants or contractors in an environmental area.
Notes:
Possession of a Master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
Possession of a Doctorate's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Environmental Specialist, Registered Environmental Professional, or AICP Certified Planner preferred.
Additional Information
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. TTY call 711.
TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 8/10/23
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https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
Agency
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Website
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