Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation's Austin District Environmental Office is seeking a motivated and people-centered Environmental Supervisor in Austin, TX. The supervisor will lead a dynamic team supporting transportation projects in one of Texas's most vibrant and fast-growing regions. This role offers the opportunity to shape how environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and project delivery come together-while mentoring talented professionals and collaborating with local, state, and federal partners. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who values teamwork, clear communication, and delivering high-quality results that balance mobility, community needs, and environmental responsibility.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

This position s upervises a group of professional and technical employees engaged in conducting environmental studies for clearance of transportation projects in the Environmental Affairs Division or a metropolitan district. Work requires contact with governmental regulatory agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the public involvement activities for a district.
• Directs the design, coordination and monitoring of complex environmental programs, issues and mitigation with Department staff, state, federal, regulatory agencies and contracted professionals.
• Keeps abreast of federal and state environmental laws, regulations policies and procedures.
• Meets with regulatory agencies to resolve issues.
• Oversees the effectiveness of projects/programs.
• Oversees the review, analysis and coordination of environmental documentation and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Oversees/evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air/water quality, wetlands, hazardous materials, socioeconomic, environmental justice, biological, geological, cultural or historic resources.
• Participates in strategic planning, scheduling and makes recommendations concerning transportation and environmental projects/programs.
• Plans, develops, recommends and implements environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepares and makes presentations.
• Prepares, reviews and approves complex and sensitive correspondence/documents, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments.
• Provides and approves guidance on environmental rules, regulations and public involvement procedures.
• Provides high-level expertise in the areas of environmental studies and makes recommendations concerning environmental issues for transportation projects.
• Represents the Department at local, state and federal levels.
• Reviews consultant work and work orders
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in archeology, geology, history, industrial safety/engineering or natural resources. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 6 YEARS engineering, environmental, geosciences, natural resources, safety, or related experience.
  • (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have 4 YEARS supervisory/managerial experience.
  • Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

• Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to natural resources
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Supervising technical staff
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Planning, directing, coordinating and scheduling
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
• Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Communicating technical information effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)