Deadline: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Transportation Job Field: Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Atlanta Job Description: Under close supervision as an entry level professional, learn the processes employed by Georgia DOT for evaluating the ecological effects of proposed transportation projects. Duties include learning to perform habitat analyses, conduct protected species surveys, and delineate streams & wetlands. Once ecological resources are identified, learn to coordinate with designers to avoid and minimize impacts to ecological resources. Once an alternative is identified, learn to prepare reports in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and coordinate with state and federal agencies to obtain approval in advance of project construction. Also learn to review documentation prepared by environmental consultants. Obtain a basic knowledge of state and federal laws related to ecological resources, specifically the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Georgia Wildflower Preservation Act, and the Georgia Endangered Wildlife Act. As an entry level professional with the Georgia Department of Transportation, also gain a basic understanding of transportation planning and engineering principles. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or related degree (Ecology, Biology, etc.). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Demonstrated experience collecting environmental data (i.e., academic or work-related) that requires collaboration with others, the analysis of data/results, and compiling information into written format. · Demonstrated experience composing and preparing written information/materials, including technical reports that communicate facts, ideas, and messages in a succinct and organized manner and is appropriate for the intended audience.. Salary: 50,000 Benefits: The State of Georgia provides a full range of benefits for full time employees. Additional details can be found here: https://team.georgia.gov/careers-benefits/ How to Apply: Apply online here: https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/office-of-environmental-services-rcp140-transportation-spec-1-ecologist-associate-pg-h-41058
