Natural Resource Specialist - Part time

Provide technical assistance and oversight to locally administered projects (LAP) under agreement with VDOT. Serve as VDOT’s environmental contact and liaison to provide guidance on environmental laws, regulations and department policies/procedures related to VDOT’s Local Assistance Programs. Attend meetings, compile/provide the appropriate Environmental Scoping Recommendations forms as well as other technical environmental guidance to communicate environmental requirements for LAPs.

Ensure locality prepared environmental documents meet VDOT quality control standards and procedures for acceptance. Prepare NEPA documentation and other environmental document deliverables; administer the State Environmental Review Process (SERP). Ensure NEPA and other project due diligence documentation is maintained in CEDAR to support an Administrative Record. Apply working knowledge of highway transportation project development practices involving planning, traffic, design, right of way and construction.

This is a wage/hourly position, no state benefits are provided.

At VDOT, we work collaboratively, communicate effectively, serve customers with excellence and value nimble learning and differences to do our best and achieve a high performance culture. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics and encourage all who wish to apply to review them. If you share our values, we invite you to apply.