Environmental Analyst I

(Open Recruitment)

Interview & Hire Announcement

State Highway Administration
Environmental Analyst I
Grade 14 (8433) SP#25-50-09
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

Recruitment: The State Highway Administration is currently recruiting for an Environmental Analyst I position located in Baltimore City. This is an Interview and Hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. This job announcement may be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland.

If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Nature of Work:The main purpose of the Environmental Analyst I position is to ensure that SHA projects are developed in compliance with the National and Maryland Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA & MEPA) and other relevant and appropriate state and federal regulations and guidelines. Some of these duties will include the following: preparing environmental documentation and reevaluations required to obtain approval for projects; completing inventories to determine the presence of environmental resources within a project area; initiating coordination with federal and state agencies to obtain information regarding resources and to assess impacts; and assisting in technical studies for various projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, forestry, horticulture or related sciences, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.

Experience: None.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office software package in a Windows 11 environment, including working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and Adobe products
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Ability to interpret maps, plans, and specifications
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Knowledge of standard research methodology, including statistical data collection, organization, analysis and presentation

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.