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State of Wisconsin · 2 days ago

Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist - Entry or Advanced

Eau Claire, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $86K/yr

The State of Wisconsin is seeking a Regional Environmental Coordinator to join the Northwest Region Team at the WI Department of Transportation. This role involves providing research, analysis, consultation, and coordination services on proposed environmental laws and regulations, as well as supporting regional project teams in environmental tasks.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing research, analysis, consultation and coordination services to WisDOT staff and management on proposed environmental laws and regulations

Assisting the NW Region operating units, project teams, and consultants in development, implementation, and documentation of environmental processes under provisions of the National and Wisconsin Environmental Policy Acts and the Department’s environmental operational policies, guidelines and procedures

Supporting and assisting regional project teams in identifying and completing the necessary environmental tasks of their projects

Analyzing, evaluating and documenting the impacts of WisDOT plans, programs and projects on the environment

Assisting in maintaining the environmental program’s document inventory system for managing and tracking WisDOT environmental documents

Assisting with the updating of environmental chapters of the Facilities Development Manual and other WisDOT policy and guidance documents

Assisting in the development and maintenance of computer records and databases related to WisDOT’s environmental program and projects

Qualification

Environmental laws understandingEnvironmental analysisNEPA compliancePreparing environmental documentsTeam collaboration

Required

Reading and/or understanding environmental laws, rules, policies, and/or procedures

Analyzing, evaluating, or documenting environmental areas of concern (wetlands, hazardous materials, archaeological and historical investigations, threatened and endangered species, etc.)

Working as a member of a team – which may include project or committee work

Experience providing research, analysis, consultation and coordination services on proposed environmental laws and regulations

Experience finalizing NEPA and WEPA documents to ensure compliance with FHWA regulations

Preferred

Reading and interpreting highway plans, maps, exhibits

Preparing environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and WEPA regulations

Preparing and/or analyzing environmental documents for accuracy

Benefits

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.

Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)

A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

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