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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Environmental Documentation & Permit Specialist (TPS3, In-Training)

King County - Shoreline, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $101K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking Environmental Documentation & Permit Specialists to join the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), a renowned agency in transportation. The role involves supporting environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance for transportation projects by collaborating with various stakeholders and conducting environmental reviews and permitting processes.

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Responsibilities

Complete NEPA and SEPA environmental review and permitting, which may include completing or facilitating the completion of environmental analysis and documentation required to complete environmental review, permitting, and environmental commitment tracking, to ensure compliance with numerous environmental laws and regulations

Identify and evaluate environmental effects of highway features, construction methods, and operating procedures of transportation facilities for WSDOT project teams

Work with WSDOT project teams to recommend strategies for avoiding, minimizing and mitigating impacts to protected resources

Perform fieldwork in support of project design, construction and post-construction activities

Coordinate with federal, state, tribal and local agencies, as well as other project partners on projects following WSDOT communication protocols

Serve as primary environmental point of contact for project engineering offices

Develop and review environmental scope, schedule, and budget for assigned deliverables

Identify project risks and assumptions and make change management requests to project teams as needed

Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) review of deliverables

Author Design Bid Build contract specifications

Qualification

Environmental Regulatory FrameworkEnvironmental Permitting DevelopmentEnvironmental Data AnalysisProject CoordinationTechnical WritingRegulatory AnalysisGIS ApplicationsInterdisciplinary CommunicationService OrientationCustomer ServiceStakeholder PresentationWorkload PrioritizationGrowth Mindset

Required

Advanced knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state/local environmental permitting frameworks

Demonstrated expertise in environmental permit development, review, and compliance, including preparing technical permit applications, impact analyses, and supporting documentation. Experience interpreting engineering plans, environmental design documents, and technical drawings, and identifying environmental constraints and permitting requirements

Proficient in analyzing environmental data and translating findings into regulatory compliance recommendations. Competency in evaluating project impacts and recommending mitigation, avoidance, or minimization measures consistent with regulatory standards and best practices

Advanced technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible, and well-organized technical documents for regulatory agencies, project teams, and the public

Skilled in project coordination, including tracking multiple permits, identifying compliance risks, maintaining permitting schedules, and ensuring integration with project timelines

Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex regulatory scenarios and propose compliant, actionable solutions

Knowledge of environmental data management tools, GIS applications, and digital mapping sufficient to review project impacts and support permit submittals

Ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, regulatory agency staff, tribes, consultants, and project stakeholders to resolve environmental permitting issues

Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth

Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others

Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state/local environmental permitting frameworks

Ability to develop and nurture healthy and effective working relationships with team members and customers in order to provide excellent customer service

Technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible, and well-organized technical documents for regulatory agencies, project teams, and the public. Ability to efficiently compile information into reports and/or plans from sources such as field reviews and scientific publications

Experience effectively presenting materials and information to diverse stakeholder groups

Ability to accurately perform complex mathematical calculations, use a computer to evaluate data, prepare reports, databases, and Word documents

Competency in evaluating project impacts, including reading engineering drawings and contract plans, and recommending mitigation, avoidance, or minimization measures consistent with regulatory standards and best practices

Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex regulatory scenarios and propose compliant, actionable solutions

Knowledge of environmental data management tools, GIS applications, and digital mapping sufficient to review project impacts and support permit submittals

Ability to understand and provide clear written and verbal directions

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple work assignments, understand project budgets and schedules, and regularly report work progress

Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth

Demonstrate a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others

Preferred

Ability to advise project teams on strategic permitting approaches, regulatory risks, and schedule constraints for highly complex multidisciplinary projects. Advanced knowledge of environmental review requirements applicable to transportation projects, including NEPA, SEPA, and related federal, state, and local environmental policies and procedures

Demonstrated experience coordinating complex environmental permitting for multi-disciplinary transportation or infrastructure projects, including working with regulatory agencies such as Ecology, USACE, USFWS, NMFS, WDFW, and local jurisdictions

Extensive familiarity with agency-specific processes, manuals, and organizational structures, including internal environmental workflows, project development procedures, and cross-functional collaboration expectations

Proficiency interpreting and applying transportation-specific environmental policies, mitigation strategies, permit conditions, and compliance requirements throughout project delivery

History of building productive working relationships with internal project managers, design teams, regional staff, and external partners to facilitate timely environmental approvals

Experience guiding or mentoring staff in environmental compliance, permit development, and interagency coordination

Knowledge of environmental data management systems, project tracking tools, and documentation standards used in transportation agencies

Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in meetings with regulatory partners, tribes, community stakeholders, and other transportation or environmental entities

Experience developing contract language

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.

Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!

Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.

Insurance Benefits – Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation – State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays – Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave – Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Vacation (Annual Leave) – Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Military Leave – Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave – Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.