V140 ENV Project Planner I-II, Waco HQ

ENV Project Planner I IICoordinates and manages environmental planning activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. Work includes serving as the liaison with state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, and internal project sponsors. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details; may perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:ENV Project Planner IConsults and coordinates with districts project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.Evaluates potential environmental impact of transportation projects on noise, air, hazardous materials, biological, water, geological, socioeconomic, environmental justice, protected lands (Section 4(f), Section 6(f), and Chapter 26), and cultural (historic and archeological) resources.Reviews, evaluates, monitors and/or approves consultant work related to environmental studies.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.ENV Project Planner II: in addition to the aboveConducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies and environmental documents.Represents the Department regarding complex environmental issues.Reviews, approves, and/or prepares complex environmental schedules, scopes of work, and deliverables for project delivery prepared by department staff and/or consultants for engineering and or scientific services contracts.Prepares technical studies, categorical exclusions, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public, and Department personnel related to environmental resources.Schedules and coordinates public involvement activities for related environmental/planning projects and environmental/planning studies.Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.