Environmental Impact Specialist 1-3 Cultural Resources

Section 28-Environmental
28/50514255/EIS123/8.09.25-MV
 
This position is responsible for the completion of field investigation, analysis, and evaluation of environmental and cultural resources along the corridor of proposed projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Act and other environmental laws and regulations. This position is responsible for completing environmental and cultural resources reports for projects and coordination and consultation with the Federal and State agencies, the State Historic Preservation Officer, Federally-recognized Tribes, and Consulting Parties as necessary for proper research and evaluation of environmental and cultural resources. This position requires a driver’s license to participate in field investigations and public and agency events.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Investigates and analyzes project impacts and prepares evaluations. Writes reports and other documentation on the environmental impacts of proposed projects, including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements in compliance with the NEPA.  This includes, but is not limited to, coordination and documentation in compliance with NEPA, Section 106 of the NHPA and Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act.   
• Performs on-site environmental inspection of cultural resources, including archaeological sites and standing structures, along project corridors as necessary to gather data.
• Writes reports for cultural resources investigations, including but not limited to Negative Findings, Phase 1 Cultural Resources Surveys, Findings of No Historic Properties Affected/No Adverse Effect/Adverse Effect documentation, in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Oversees and reviews/comments/approves the work of consultants performing environmental and cultural resources work.  Develops scopes of service and man-hours for consultant contracts and reviews/approves environmental portion of consultant invoices.
• Uses Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other mapping tools and software in delineating resources and preparing reports, as well as various other office computer programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: This position is eligible for a 10% base pay adjustment upon attainment of permanent status. 

This position is eligible for premium pay for hours actually worked as follows:

• 0 months to less than 2 years - $1.0
• 2 years to less than 4 years - $1.50
• 4 years or greater - $2.00

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Environmental Impact Specialist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).  Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.  
 
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
 
How To Apply:
 
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
 
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
 
For further information about this vacancy contact:
 Carey Coxe
 DOTD/Environmental Impact Manager 2
 1201 Capitol Access Rd.
 Baton Rouge, LA 70802
 225-242-4520

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
   
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