Environmental Data Specialist

Title: Environmental Data Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $29.14/hr. - $47.36/hr

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Old Hwy. Building

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Environmental Division, located in VDOT’s Central Office, is seeking to fill an Environmental Data Specialist position. The selected candidate will be a member of the environmental data management team focused on the application of GIS technologies and data analytics. This position will manage the development, maintenance, and use of environmental spatial data critical to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the Commonwealth's transportation system.

The Environmental Data Specialist will provide support in the application of spatial data statewide through the research, development, and implementation of new GIS workflows and technologies. The position will assist the data management team with the maintenance, administration, testing, documentation, and reporting requirements in order to support the Environmental Division. This position will assist with the administration of various environmental applications, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Environmental Data and Reporting (CEDAR) system, eMaps, and other PowerBI dashboards and/or widgets. This position will also support and maintain various data management and reporting software, including SharePoint Online, Tableau, and PowerBI.

This position will work with the Division’s Environmental Procedure Management Program Manager to analyze and implement new environmental technological initiatives statewide. The position will adjust existing processes and requirements to meet the technical needs of the Environmental Division. The position will coordinate with various VDOT divisions, district environmental staff, and other state and federal agencies. This position also will perform business and data analysis functions for divisions in the Policy directorate as identified by the Chief of Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of geospatial technologies and the basic principles of data management.
  
• Knowledge of transportation project development practices.
  
• Knowledge of working with environmental programs.
  
• Skills working with ESRI ArcGIS software, such as Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, ESRI Field Maps, and ESRI Operations Dashboard.
  
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of environmental management and protection.
  
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in a broad range of environmental programs and functions.
  
• Skills in providing business and technical support to staff using data and data analytic software for environmental business decision making.
  
• Ability to promote innovation, teamwork, and consensus between environmental, engineering, and information technology professionals.
  
• Demonstrated skilled use of various software packages for the analysis of performance metrics.
  
• Knowledge of business process improvement, performance metric development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
  
• Ability to work productively with IT and other business partners to develop and define business needs for data, systems and processes, and to make improvement recommendations
  
• Ability to design and use data analytics using multiple sources such as different applications, customer files, records, business intelligence, and business reports

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of a diverse range of environmental program areas and the potential uses of environmental and spatial data to assist in environmental decision making and regulatory compliance.
  
• Knowledge in the Comprehensive Environmental Data and Reporting (CEDAR) application.
  
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Mobile software and GPS related tools.
  
• Knowledge of Python scripts, SQL data queries, and other database query language.
  
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree. 
  
• Familiarity with graphic design and design software.
  
• Demonstrated skill developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.
  
• Experience developing business process improvement programs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within district boundaries, including those that administratively report to Central Office, may be assigned to emergency response duties at the discretion of the District Engineer or Administrator.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

Contact Information

Name: Audrey Phillips

Phone:

Email: audrey.phillips@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.