Environmental Field Liaison Jobs

Job Posting Title

Environmental Field Liaison

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Programs Admin

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

June 24, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$46,000 Level III

$51,200 Level IV

$59,300 Level V

The Environmental Field Liaison will be stationed in the assigned Field District(s) but will report to the Environmental Clean Water Program lead in the Central Office in Oklahoma City. The Field District and Clean Water Program will jointly assign projects requiring inspection, meetings requiring environmental participation, etc. This Field Liaison position will be assigned to District 3 in Ada, Oklahoma. All applicants should be willing and able to commute to this location.

Basic Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Environmental Field Liaison is to perform regular inspections of active construction and maintenance projects or facilities in their assigned Field District(s) to ensure that project environmental commitments are being properly implemented. This will include but is not limited to, storm water pollution prevention plans, commitments for federally listed species, environmental avoidance or mitigation areas and wetlands.

The Field Liaison will also coordinate with ODOT Central office project managers, environmental leads, utility relocation liaisons and engineering design personnel regarding environmental issues during project and plan development. (prior to construction)

This position requires a general understanding of environmental commitments and constraints for the associated Field District, though a strong background in construction operations may be substituted.

Typical Functions

Perform Inspections:

Based upon priority (high profile/ higher risk projects should be visited more frequently – preferably bi-monthly) inspect active construction or maintenance projects for environmental compliance.

• Maintain Specifications as it relates to environmental commitments
• Provide advice, assistance, and offer solutions to project team members
• Attend all Environmental Division site visits (404 compliance inspections, biological monitoring visits, non-compliance/complaint investigations, facility inspections, maintenance coordination visits, etc.).
• Provide findings and recommendations to the Resident Engineer before leaving the site.
• Perform monthly inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications, contract, and plans as it relates to environmental commitments.
• Promote consistency/ uniformity across assigned areas with respect to contract interpretation/ enforcement

Coordinate

• Coordinate solutions between Project Managers/Designers and others as necessary.
• Advise Central Office of recurring field issues needing plan/ specification revisions as it relates to environmental commitments
• Communicate with other Field District Environmental Liaisons
• Notify them of recurring issues, problems on one of their projects, etc.
• Submit brief summaries of project visits with observations and recommendations weekly.
• Develop or participate in development of solutions to various environmental related issues

Monitors And Responds To Environmental & Regulatory Issues

• Prepare and conduct informal and formal trainings tailored for the respective
• Keep abreast of changes of local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to assigned Field District.

Field District

Participate In Preconstruction Project Meetings And Plan Reviews

• Attend field plan reviews – walk through the site to look for mistakes or missing items on the plans (unlabeled wetlands/ state waters, exposed rock that will prevent grassing, etc.)
• Participate in Preliminary Field Plan Review and Final Field Plan Reviews – look for any environmental related problems or errors in the plans.
• Adequately document via photographs site conditions prior to the commencement of construction or maintenance activities.

Submit Semi-Annual Summary

On a semi-annual basis coordinate with the other Field District Environmental Liaisons to generate a list of Statewide common findings and lessons learned to assist in continued design improvements and guidance updates.

Education And Experience

Level III:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for up to four years of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

Level IV

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for up to four years of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

Level V

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of five years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for up to four years of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

Special Qualifications

Applicants should be familiar with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) water quality regulations, Section 401 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act and ODOT Standard Specifications. Initial responsibilities and duties will be primarily focused on storm water and will be expanded to include other environmental disciplines as the qualified candidate gains knowledge and experience.

Additional Preferences

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Dynamic, personable, self-motivated personality with the ability to handle multiple tasks, coordinate effectively with others and work independently within a team to meet deadlines.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel statewide, occasionally overnight.
• Experience with using GIS, AutoCAD or MicroStation would be beneficial.
• Microsoft Office suite (MS Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Professional experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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