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Office of Env Svs-RCP140- Env Trans Specialist 1(PG-H) Associate NEPA Analyst

Employer
State of Georgia
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
May 16, 2021

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Position Type
Research Scientist / Analyst
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Government
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, provides professional support in environmental services.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under close supervision as an entry level professional, learn the processes employed by the Department for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA) compliance. Learn to perform as the overall project coordinator for environmental study of transportation construction projects of minimal to moderate difficulty. Learn to prepare and process correspondence, participate in meetings and public hearings, coordinate with offices within the Department and with other governmental agencies, prepare environmental documentation and handle related tasks as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

* Perform basic mathematical calculations.
* Provide quality customer service.
* Make correct inferences from available information and select the appropriate rule, policy, or procedure to follow.
* Communicate and work effectively with internal and external staff in a professional, cooperative manner.
* Communicate ideas and facts to individuals and groups.
* Adapt to change including new policies and procedures.
* Manage own time effectively while dealing effectively with multiple priorities.
* Recollect instructional information; to accurately apply new knowledge and skills learned in work performed.
* Commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct.
* Travel statewide with occasional overnight stay.
* Occasionally work after normal business hours, as needed.
* Problem solve - generate and evaluate alternatives and to recommend a sound solution that relies on new methods and procedures if necessary.
* Work effectively with others to find mutually acceptable solutions.
* Other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Planning, Engineering, Law, Science (Ecology, Biology, etc.), or Social Science (Anthropology, History, etc.).

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A minimum of two college courses or one-year work experience collecting environmental data (i.e., academic or work-related) that requires collaboration with others, the analysis of data/results, and compiling information into written format.
* A minimum of two colleges courses or one year of experience composing and preparing written information/materials, including technical reports that communicate facts, ideas, and messages in a succinct and organized manner and is appropriate for the intended audience.
* One college course in mathematical calculations or one year of work experience where job duties required basic mathematical calculations
* One-year experience working with customers
* One-year experience using basic computer applications such as word, excel, access, PowerPoint, etc.

AGENCY PREFERRED COMPETENCY

* One college course related to or 1 year of experience utilizing/learning basic knowledge of state and federal laws related to environmental compliance such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).
* One college course or one year of experience in reading and understanding plans, maps, and/or aerial photographs.
* One college course or one year of experience in Environmental studies
* One course in public speaking or one year of experience where communication skills such as expressing ideas and facts were required on a daily basis

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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