JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under close supervision as an entry-level professional, learn the processes employed by the Department to analyze Air and Noise impacts in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), and 23 CFR 772: Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise.
• Learn to prepare and process correspondence, participate in meetings and public hearings, coordinate with offices within the Department and with other governmental agencies, prepare Air and Noise Assessments and handle related tasks as required.

This position reports to an Air/Noise Team Leader

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFCATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Bachelor's degree in Urban, Regional, or Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Business, Environmental Science (Ecology, Biology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, etc.), or a four-year degree in any field related to transportation and highway engineering/planning.

AGENCY REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Experience conducting research (i.e. academic or work-related) that requires collaboration with others, the analysis of data/results, and compiling information into written format.
• Demonstrated ability in 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.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand plans, maps, and/or aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.
• Possesses sound reasoning skills, is able to make correct inferences from available information and select the appropriate rule, policy, or procedure to follow.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external staff in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to change including new policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own time effectively while dealing effectively with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately recall instructional information; to accurately apply new knowledge and skills learned in work performed.
• Displays a high level of commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Ability to travel statewide with occasional overnight stay.
• Ability to work after normal business hours, as needed.

AGENCY PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

• Possesses basic knowledge of state and federal laws related to environmental compliance such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), The Clean Air Act (CAA), and 23 CFR 772 Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise.
• Knowledge or experience with any of the following: Traffic Noise Model v2.5, MOVES, ArcGIS, CAL3QHC, and/or MicroStation or other CAD programs.
• Familiarity with Environmental studies.
• Basic understanding of transportation planning and/or engineering principles.
• Ability to use basic computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, etc.
• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to effectively express ideas and facts to individuals or groups.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Is able to generate and evaluate alternatives and to recommend a sound solution that relies on new methods and procedures if necessary.
• Ability to work effectively with others to find mutually acceptable solutions.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER