Environmental Project Planner II, III – Project Delivery Manager, Environmental Affairs Division - (2502222)
Position Information
TxDOT’s Environmental Affairs Division is looking for a Project Delivery Manager! Do you have expertise in the state and federal environmental regulations and project management? Do you enjoy the diversity of working with teams of experts on state-wide projects? Are you ready to serve the public by being a part of planning and reviewing the state’s transportation projects to minimize impacts to the environment?
If you answered yes to those questions, consider joining the Project Delivery Section of TxDOT’s Environmental Affairs Division, part of TxDOT’s diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at Total Compensation.
This position is for one Environmental Project Planner II/III position. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 90,000.00 Maximum Salary: 105,000.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
As Project Delivery Manager, you will oversee National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements for transportation projects throughout the state, providing technical expertise while serving as a liaison between districts and Environmental Division technical sections to ensure that environmental resources are protected. You will analyze and coordinate activities within the Department in the areas of air/water quality, noise, botanical/zoological resources, and archaeological, historic and cultural resources, social, economic, aesthetics, and hazardous materials issues. You will report to the Section Director of Project Delivery Management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a project leader responsible for highly complex environmental projects requiring coordination and planning.
• Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air and water quality, wetlands, hazardous material, socioeconomic, environmental justice, biological, geological, cultural or historic resources.
• Prepares and approves complex correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Consults and coordinates with district project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
• Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public and Department personnel.
• Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Assist with addressing questions and issues that are submitted during the review of proposed guidance and policy documents.
• Develops, writes, revises, reviews, and recommends for approval consultant qualifications, statements of work, work authorizations, amendments, supplements, forms, deliverables, and related documents related to environmental studies for engineering and scientific services contracts.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of environmental programs for district, division or assigned area.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or a closely related discipline. Experience in environmental, planning, project management or other related fields may be substituted for education on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Environmental Project Planner II – Minimum of 3 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent.
Environmental Project Planner III – Minimum of 5 years environmental, planning, project management or other relevant experience. Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent.

• Serves as a project leader responsible for highly complex environmental projects requiring coordination and planning.
• Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air and water quality, wetlands, hazardous material, socioeconomic, environmental justice, biological, geological, cultural or historic resources.
• Prepares and approves complex correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Consults and coordinates with district project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
• Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public and Department personnel.
• Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Presents information on various environmental programs, projects and activities at public and professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Assist with addressing questions and issues that are submitted during the review of proposed guidance and policy documents.
• Develops, writes, revises, reviews, and recommends for approval consultant qualifications, statements of work, work authorizations, amendments, supplements, forms, deliverables, and related documents related to environmental studies for engineering and scientific services contracts.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of environmental programs for district, division or assigned area.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned