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Working Title: Environmental Document Writer

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 3

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 78075

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/02/2024

• Closing Date : 07/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Metro / Project Documentation

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Transportation Program Specialist 3 Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

• Transportation Program Specialist 2 Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

• Classified Status : Permanent Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

**The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

These positions are located at Waters Edge in Roseville. The incumbent may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

NOTE: THIS POSTING REPRESENTS MULTIPLE MULTI-LEVEL POSTINGS. IF THE POSITIONS ARE NOT FILLED BY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AT THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST 3 LEVEL, THE POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED AT THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 LEVEL .

These positions will prepare environmental documents to meet state and federal requirements for construction projects in MnDOT Metro District. The types of documents to be prepared include but are not limited to federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents including Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments. In addition, Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) documents that include Environmental Assessment Worksheets, and Findings of Fact and Conclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for the Transportation Program Specialist 3 level:

Three (3) years of professional experience; OR a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science or other related degree plus two (2) years of professional experience with the following functions that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas :

• Experience researching and writing all of or parts of any of the following NEPA documents under 23 CFR 771.117 (Categorical Exclusion – Programmatic and Non-Programmatic), 23 CFR 771.119 (Environmental Assessments, 23 CFR 115(a) (Environmental Impact Statement) or MEPA (Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW) documents under Minn. Stat. 116D.04. Experience with NEPA Umbrella regulations such as Section 4(f), Section 6(f) and Cultural Resources. Samples of prepared work will be required.

• Experience working within Federal and Minnesota environmental laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.

• Knowledge of statewide and regional environmental issues.

• Experience analyzing, written, edited, and organized material from diverse sources and then writing clear, concise, understandable documents for public review.

• Experience managing multiple environmental review documents at the same time.

• Experience using Microsoft Office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word to organize text, tables and data.

• The driver’s license requirement is a valid Class D Driver’s License with no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

Minimum Qualifications for the Transportation Program Specialist 2 level:

• Two (2) years of professional experience; OR a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science or other related degree plus one (1) year of professional experience with the following functions that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas.

• Experience preparing environmental documents, gathering environmental information, reviewing environmental documents and coordinating Metro approval of environmental documents. Experience working within Federal and Minnesota environmental laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.

• Knowledge of statewide and regional environmental issues.

• Experience analyzing, written, edited, and organized material from diverse sources and then writing clear, concise, understandable documents for public review.

• Experience managing multiple environmental review documents at the same time.

• Experience using Microsoft Office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word to organize text, tables and data.

• The driver’s license requirement is a valid Class D Driver’s License with no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the highway planning process as it pertains to public involvement, public hearing requirements, and legal notice requirements.

• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) Policies, Minnesota Environmental Policy Act, and other environmental laws, regulations and rules.

• Knowledge and application of federal and state environmental law, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.