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Location

Bartow, FL •  Orlando, FL •  Tampa (Temple Terrace), FL • 

Department

PD&E

Status

Full-Time

Purpose & Need

A successful PD&E study can set the tone for the overall success of a project, and influence whether a community ever sees safety and connectivity improvements in the ground. PGA is seeking a motivated Planner to become a key member of our growing Project Development and Environment (PD&E) team based primarily in Tampa and/or Bartow, FL supporting PGA and our clients statewide. Backed by a manager with 30+ years of PD&E experience, you’ll be working on a wide variety of projects for the Florida Department of Transportation and other local agencies. The ideal candidate should be motivated to take on challenging tasks, excited to learn from senior staff, and ready to advance their career with a firm eager to see them succeed. 

  

What You’ll Do

  • Demonstrate complete mastery of all NEPA and FDOT requirements, as outlined in the FDOT PD&E Manual
  • Conduct environmental impact assessments and prepare environmental documents.
  • Review project concept alternative and design plans to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on environmental issues to identify fatal flaws, schedule delays, opportunities for schedule acceleration or recovery, and opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts.
  • Develop and implement mitigation measures to minimize environmental impacts.
  • Stay up to date with changes in environmental regulations and best practices.
  • Participate in public meetings and hearings to present project plans and address environmental concerns.
  • Assist with PD&E related tasks thru our GEC contracts and with any future GEC’s / contracts.
  • Assist the planning group with tasks related to your expertise.
  • Assist with PD&E related tasks through our on-call contracts (i.e. GEC, CSC contracts and with any future contracts.
  • Assist the planning group with tasks related to your expertise.
  • Assist with grant writing tasks as needed.
  • Assist with the development of public involvement materials, presentations and meetings with stakeholders and the public associated with transportation projects.
  • Provide quality control reviews related to PD&E, planning and other discipline tasks.

Marketing 

  • Take part in marketing strategy meetings.
  • Assist with marketing efforts and development of approaches to project pursuits for PD&E projects in regionally appropriate markets.
  • Assist with the preparation of Letters of Response and other technical proposals for assigned projects.
  • Prepare and/or provide input on all marketing artwork.

  

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, planning or appropriate equivalent.
  •  4+ years of progressive experience which includes more complex PD&E studies and a demonstrated working knowledge of NEPA requirements is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working on FDOT PD&E projects.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with State and Federal regulatory agencies and their applicable requirements and policies.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Capable of maintaining a responsible charge over multiple assigned tasks.
  • Exceptional verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with a variety of clients.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
  • Exceptional ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner and concurrently and in the direction of PGA’s Leadership Team.
  • Experience of managing National Environmental Policy Act Documents (NEPA) for federal clients.
  • Familiarity with rules and regulations related to NEPA; Endangered Species Act; Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Clean Water Act; and state and local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements (e.g., preparing Type 1 CE documentation and supporting Type 2 CE, Environmental Assessments; Biological Assessments; etc.).
  • Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectations.
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities in all aspects while continuing to produce at a high level.
  • Proficient with MS Project, FDOT ERC, SWEPT, EST, GIS applications, at a minimum.
  • Familiarity with rules and regulations and compliance requirements related to federal and state laws (I.e., NEPA, Title VI, LEP, Section 4(f), Section 106, EO 11990, ESA, Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Clean Water Act; and state and local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements (e.g., Environmental Assessments; NRE Assessments; etc.).
  • Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor ‘s expectations.
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities in all aspects while continuing to produce at a high level.
  • Proficient with MS Project; FDOT ERC, ETDM, SWEPT, EST GIS applications, at a minimum.

Working Conditions

 

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
  • The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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