Cheyenne, WY

Position Title: Environmental Coordinator

Organization: Wyoming Department of Transportation

Location: Cheyenne, WY

Position Overview: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Natural Resource Analyst (Environmental Coordinator) in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As the Environmental Coordinator, you will be a project manager, responsible for tracking projects, reviewing road design plans, developing, and reviewing environmental documents associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for transportation infrastructure projects.

Duties: 

• Develops, coordinates, and performs environmental compliance assessment audits/inspects and writes detailed reports
• Coordinates environmental aspects on numerous highway improvement projects.
• Leads preparation of NEPA documents to provide full disclosure of actions to the public, state, and Federal agencies
• Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations and reports
• Identifies environmental compliance issues with state and Federal agencies
• Reviews analyze, evaluates, and interprets technical (biological and physical science) land, water, and/or property data from an environmental perspective
• Travels to and attends field inspections, meetings, and training
• Writes detailed inspection reports
• Makes recommendations with respect to technical data and reports
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes
• Inspects facilities, structures, and permits for environmental compliance, and review engineering plans
• Conducts and participates in public meetings and resolves complaints brought for by the public or outside agencies
• Represents WYDOT in meetings with various State, Federal, and private entities
• Conducts complex analysis of problems using data collected from natural resource specialists and engineers
• Utilizes databases for record retrieval and storage
• Establishes and maintains intra and inter-departmental relationships
• Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions
• Applies professional judgment in the interpretation of data, formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and makes recommendations based on results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (typically in The Sciences)
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

• 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (to include wetland delineation, biological assessments, reclamation, agronomy, historical resources, etc.)
• Knowledge of NEPA document preparation, such as Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements
• Managing multiple projects ongoing projects
• Knowledge of environmental state processes and regulations
• Knowledge of holding and conducting public meetings
• Ability to read and understand engineering design plans
• Utilize concise, coherent, and informational writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suites products

Salary/Pay: $25.07 – $31.34 Hourly

Application Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.