Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist - Kanawha County

The Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist (ANTHROPOLOGY DEGREE PREFERRED) performs full-performance level, complex professional work in a specialty area in the acquisition, preservation, management and protection of the state's environmental/natural resources. Work involves the application of scientific principles, laws and regulations and program planning techniques in the specialty area. Areas include grants and contract administration, environmental/natural resources, program development and evaluation, education, or environmental monitoring and compliance. Typically, positions are involved in a state-wide specialty program. The preferred candidate for this position should have experience with Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigations and report preparation; a good working knowledge of North American historic and prehistoric archaeological methods and theory, Geographic Information System (GIS), geomorphology, osteology, ceramic, lithic, floral and fauna analysis, curation, and tribal consultation; and sufficient background experience to accurately assess the cultural landscape within a project area to determine if significant cultural resources are likely to be present. Good computer skills and experience with technical writing, background research and report preparation, as well as the ability to complete assigned projects within a specified time frame are essential. The ability to travel on short notice, perform strenuous physical activity and work under adverse conditions are a necessity. Travel over difficult terrain and in inclement weather may be required. This incumbent should be able to interact with state and federal agencies, landowners and the general public in a professional and courteous manner. Work is reviewed and signed off on by a senior level or manager position. Performs related work as required. 

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in archeology, chemistry, geology, physics, geography, biology, engineering, environmental studies, natural science, or a related field.
• Substitution: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection, and enhancement of environmental/natural resources.
• Substitution: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, physics, geography, geology, biology, engineering, environmental studies, natural science, archeology, or related field may substitute for the required experience.

• Requires the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Training in addition to the above experience. New hires in this classification will have to complete the NEPA Training within 6 months of employment.

• Requires training in four of the following areas of assignment:
  • Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act
  • Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
  • Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act
  • Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund
  • US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland and Stream Training
  • US Army Corps of Engineers 404 Training
  • Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
  • Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
  • Plan Reading Training
  • Writing Agreements Effectively
  • Geographic Information System (GIS) Level 1 Training
  • Writing Effective NEPA documents
  • FHWA Traffic Noise Modeling
  • Hazwoper/Hazmat Materials Training
  • NEPA and Transportation Decisionmaking
  • Endangered Species Specific Training
  • Historic Preservation Training
  • Archaeology Related Training
  • Public Involvement Training

• New hires in this classification will have 2 years to complete four of the above trainings.