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Environmental Programs Specialist

Federal Highway Administration
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The Illinois Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring an Environmental Programs Specialist (GS-0028-13 - $103,409 to $134,435 annually) in Springfield, Illinois. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/759151900 (open to U.S. Citizens), selecting “Springfield, Illinois” as the location and “GS-13” as the grade level. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Illinois.FHWA@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Environmental Programs Specialist.” This job announcement closes on 04/26/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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This position is an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to assist a large division office in effectively delivering a $2.3 billion annual Federal-aid Highway Program!

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As an Environmental Programs Specialist, you will:

  • Serve as an advisor on FHWA environmental policy, laws, regulations.
  • Advise FHWA stakeholders and Federal and State partner agencies on Federal environmental responsibilities and FHWA regulations, policies, and guidance.
  • Collaborate with and advise stakeholders of special environmental concerns.
  • Conduct program and/or process reviews to ensure that Federal requirements and environmental commitments are achieved.
  • Identify and determine relevant interagency technical/policy issues warranting coordination.
  • Provide technical assistance to resolve program and project-specific issues.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career and motivated individual with experience administering, evaluating, and assuring that environmental programs, studies, and documents comply with appropriate environmental policy acts, regulations, and laws.

The ideal candidate will provide guidance and technical expertise to the Illinois State Department of Transportation, local transportation partners, Tribal governments, Federal resource (as well as regulatory agencies), and FHWA staff.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and partnering skills and a desire to work in a challenging, complex, and innovative environment.

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Springfield is the state capital of Illinois. Downtown, the interior of Illinois State Capitol's large dome is decorated with stained glass and statues of historical figures. The 1904 Dana-Thomas House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum traces the life of the 16th U.S. president. Lincoln's restored home is nearby. North, the Lincoln Tomb lies in Oak Ridge Cemetery. 

Find FHWA's Illinois Division at 130 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, 2 miles east of downtown Springfield.