Environmental Compliance Lead

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council , the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and prior to COVID provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit's Planning and Capital Programs Division is responsible for the development and construction of Metro Transit's METRO Network , including light rail transit (LRT), guideway bus rapid transit (BRT) projects such as the Gold Line and Purple Line , and arterial BRT projects such as the B, E, F, and G lines.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

The Environmental Compliance Lead will support multiple projects in the Planning and Capital Programs Division, leading environmental review and compliance during construction for METRO Purple Line BRT and Blue Line Extension LRT projects, and support other projects as directed. This hybrid position will report to project offices in St. Louis Park and downtown St. Paul.

Note : This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

1. Environmental Documents : Lead environmental reviews to secure federal (NEPA) and state (MEPA) approvals as applicable for guideway BRT and LRT projects.

• Lead class of action documentation, complete analysis, and produce environmental documents, maps, and graphics to satisfy federal and state environmental requirements.
• Develop scopes of work, manage procurement processes, and oversee consultant contracts for support on corridor environmental processes.
• Assign tasks to consultants and manage execution in support of environmental document completion.

2. Interagency environmental process : Manage regulatory agency consultation and involvement in NEPA and MEPA processes across projects.

3. Program-wide FTA communication coordination : Coordinate communication with FTA Region V across multiple active projects to ensure compliance with federal environmental requirements, and provide consistency across projects.

4. Post-approval environmental coordination : Serve as environmental subject matter expert (SME) within guideway BRT program and LRT projects across engineering and construction phases to ensure environmental document commitments are met.

5. Work direction and coordinated plan review : Provide work direction to staff and consultants supporting environmental document completion to ensure staff / consultant utilization, coordinated process, and high-quality environmental process deliverables.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

A combination of related education in environmental, geosciences, biology, earth science; planning-urban or regional, transportation or a related field, AND progressively responsible experience working with federal and state environmental reviews or environmental investigations associated with permitting and compliance such as contaminated materials, historic / cultural resources, or wetlands

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : Non-Represented / Grade I

FLSA : Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be :

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us