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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION V136 Environmental Supervisor: Environmental Office (Austin District) in Austin, Texas
This position supervises a group of professional and technical employees engaged in conducting environmental studies for clearance of transportation projects in the Austin District. Work requires contact with governmental regulatory agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties:Oversees the public involvement activities for a district.Answers inquiries concerning environmental related issues from a broad spectrum of individuals and groups.Develops and monitors branch/unit budget.Directs the design, coordination and monitoring of complex environmental programs, issues and mitigation with Department staff, state, federal, regulatory agencies and contracted professionals.Keeps abreast of federal and state environmental laws, regulations policies and procedures.Meets with regulatory agencies to resolve issues.Negotiates and monitors the execution of environmental contracts.Oversees the effectiveness of projects/programs.Oversees the review, analysis and coordination of environmental documentation and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Oversees/evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air/water quality, wetlands, hazardous materials, socioeconomic, environmental justice, biological, geological, cultural or historic resources.Participates in strategic planning, scheduling and makes recommendations concerning transportation and environmental projects/programs.Plans, develops, recommends and implements environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.Prepares and makes presentations.Prepares, reviews and approves complex and sensitive correspondence/documents, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments.Provides and approves guidance on environmental rules, regulations and public involvement procedures.Provides high-level expertise in the areas of environmental studies and makes recommendations concerning environmental issues for transportation projects.Represents the Department at local, state and federal levels.Reviews consultant work and work orders.Reviews, analyzes and interprets proposed legislation affecting TxDOT projects/programs and prepares impact analysesPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.