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Environmental Specialist III Architectural Historian

Delaware, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The State of Delaware is committed to providing excellence in transportation through the Division of Transportation Solutions. The Environmental Specialist III Architectural Historian will perform and manage Historic Architecture surveys, coordinating with design staff and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while conducting research and public outreach efforts.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs environmental specialist work in an environmental specialty area such as wildlife/endangered species, wetlands and vegetation, noise, air quality, civil rights, architecture/historic properties, and archaeology sites

Provides guidance and technical assistance to engineering and project personnel, representatives from local, state and federal agencies, and project stakeholders to incorporate environmental and sociocultural considerations into project and/or program activities

Ensures that State project and/or program plans, construction and maintenance are all in compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to water quality, wetlands, air quality, noise, wildlife, civil rights, historic preservation, and recreational sites

Conducts research, field studies and evaluations for compliance with regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data, technical reports, and regulatory submissions to make recommendations on project and/or program alternatives

Prepares technical reports, documentation on consultation efforts, project effect documentation, permits, and Memorandums of Agreement

Coordinates and negotiates with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits or approvals and ensure project delivery of proposed construction related activities that may affect environmental or cultural resources

Makes recommendations and negotiates mitigation efforts with project managers, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders; ensures these commitments are met

Meets with engineering and other project personnel, state agency personnel, project stakeholders and regulatory agencies to resolve resource compliance issues and keep project/programs moving to completion

Formulates plans and policies to preserve and enhance the social and natural environment

May meet with community leaders, special interest groups, resource agencies, the general public, or other affected parties to provide outreach and education on environmental impacts, mitigation, and environmental stewardship using a variety of forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports

May review draft environmental or cultural legislation proposals, regulations, or rule changes and provide comments regarding the proposed changes as they relate to the development of projects and/or programs

Qualification

Architectural HistoryHistoric PreservationEnvironmental ComplianceTechnical Report WritingEnvironmental Project ManagementData AnalysisSection 106 KnowledgePublic OutreachField StudiesNegotiation Skills

Required

A Master's Degree or higher in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, and two years of experience in architectural history or restoration architecture or recognized as a contributor to the field of American architectural history

Knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the implementing regulations under 36 CFR Part 800

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Architectural History/Historical Preservation, Archaeology/Anthropology, or related field

Two years' experience in performing environmental specialist work which includes the analysis and assessment of environmental and/or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs

Two years' experience in analyzing and evaluating data

Two years' experience in technical report writing

Two years' experience in ensuring compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures

One year experience in environmental project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental projects to ensure objectives are met

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving)