Environmental Planner - ITD

The State of Idaho is seeking an Environmental Planner for the Idaho Transportation Department in Pocatello, ID. This role involves providing environmental support for transportation projects, working with a team of professionals, and completing necessary environmental processes for state-wide projects. The position requires occasional fieldwork and travel. Candidates should have knowledge of environmental planning and experience in data analysis and technical reporting.
### State of Idaho Idaho Transportation Department


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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 (ITD), 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.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently recruiting an Environmental Planner to provide environmental support for transportation projects. This position is located at our District 5 offices in Pocatello, Idaho . The incumbent in this position will work as a member of a team of environmental and engineering professionals to deliver highway, bridge, and other transportation construction projects in Idaho.


This position will focus on completing the environmental processes required to deliver and construct state-wide projects.


\Occasional fieldwork and travel will be required.
Note: A driver's license record's check is required before a final job offer is made.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIESMaking determinations of project effect on environmentServe as technical support to the Federal Highway Administration, ITD or local government staff in environmental resource areasCoordinate with the State/Tribal Historic Preservation Office, federal agencies, tribal staff, consulting parties, private parties, contractors and consultant firms as neededCoordinate reclamation properties throughout the districtReview, recommend, author, and implement procedures, policy and guidanceReview, interpret and recommend comments on proposed rulemakingConduct compliance monitoringDevelop process improvement and/or streamlining toolsDevelop or support training and/or presentationsDevelop and negotiate interagency agreementsImplement and track performance measures and reportingManage consultant agreements and contracts as neededMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGood knowledge of:Environmental concepts and planning techniques and impacts associated with transportation project location, design, construction and maintenanceEnvironmental design principlesMitigation methodsSome knowledge of:Engineering concepts related to environmental plansFederal regulations and statutory requirements for environmental documentationExperience:Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data Writing technical reportsPreparing 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!
Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8664.
The Idaho Transportation
Department does not sponsor work visas.
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .


EEO/ADA/Veteran
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.