This position is in the Planning, Program, and Environment Branch, Central Federal Highway Lands Division (CFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in Lakewood, CO. The position is the principal advisor to Division Leadership on environmental, socio-economic, and historical and cultural impacts to Federal Lands projects.
The Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist: Ensures that all projects administered by the Division are developed and constructed in compliance with the applicable local, state, and Federal environmental laws. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of new policies, work processes, and process improvements. Leads team members in the preparation, review and evaluation of NEPA documents and environmental documentation in accordance with 23 USC 139, and 23 CFR 771 and Section 4(f)documents in accordance with 23 CFR 774. Instructs and advises Division personnel concerning environmental issues and coordination actions required by proposed projects, and monitors the environmental elements during design and construction. Responsible for the full impact of the applicable regulations, accepted environmental practices and procedures, able to discuss projects with compliance personnel, and obtain the best solution for the project in the existing environment. Advises CFLHD personnel concerning environmental issues and coordination actions required by proposed projects to expedite the projects and coordinates the monitoring of the environmental elements during design and construction. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with highway transportation projects, coordination of environmental actions in a team environment, establishing successful partnerships with land management, environmental resource and/or regulatory agencies, and have effective communication and relationship-building skills. This position is a senior-level career professional who is experienced in applying National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and related laws and regulations. Experience managing a team of environmental and/or cultural resource professionals is desired.
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