Environmental Planner

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?  
 
At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.  

• Make determinations of project effect on the environment;
• Serve as technical support to the Federal Highway Administration, ITD, or local government staff in environmental resource areas;
• Coordinate with the State/Tribal Historic Preservation Office, federal agencies, tribal staff, consulting parties, private parties, contractors, and consulting firms as needed;
• Review, recommend, author, and implement procedures, policy, and guidance;
• Review, interpret, and recommend comments on proposed rulemaking;
• Conduct compliance monitoring;
• Develop process improvement and/or streamlining tools;
• Develop or support training and/or presentations;
• Develop and negotiate interagency agreements;
• Implement and track performance measures and reporting;
• Manage consultant agreements and contracts as needed.

Good knowledge of:

• Environmental concepts and planning techniques and impacts associated with transportation project location, design, construction and maintenance
• Environmental design principles
• Mitigation methods

Some knowledge of:

• Engineering concepts related to environmental plans
• Federal regulations and statutory requirements for environmental documentation

Experience:

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Writing technical reports
• Preparing and making presentations of technical findings

 To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!
 
Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period which increases with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/     
• Relocation Assistance available to some positions
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm        
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges

The Idaho Transportation Department may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Your Safety. Your Mobility. Your Economic Opportunity.

 

Salary : $54,766 - $58,635