Roadside Environmental Specialist

This position is part of the Natural Resources occupational series and describes inspection and compliance work for ensuring all native and introduced vegetative growth within the statewide network of transportation rights-of-way and is designed, developed and maintained to provide erosion control, travel safety, and visual pleasure. This position reports directly to the Roadside Environmental Supervisor in Maintenance and Operations and is responsible for overseeing the installation and maintenance of all landscape plantings within DelDOT Right of Ways and will require the periodic application of herbicides.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Reviews construction plans to determine field constructability of all erosion and sediment control methods/devices to be used throughout the construction process; long term storm water control features and landscape designs including fixed features and vegetative specimens. Comments on designs and recommends plan modifications.
   
• Meets with project inspectors and contractors to identify wetland boundaries, review and approve field changes, and explain site non-compliance and how to comply with state and Federal regulations. Recommends work stoppage if contractor fails to comply.
   
• Coordinates field inspections and fieldwork including all maintenance, repairs, replacements; pesticide applications; care and maintenance of all native and introduced vegetation. 
    
• Determines when roadside maintenance work can be done in house or requires specialty contractors. Coordinates with operations staff or justifies and coordinates the contracted activities with staff activities. Inspects contracted planting and overall landscape work. Recommends payment/corrections.
   
• Inspects plant materials at the source, accepting or rejecting due to plant health.
   
• Inspects stormwater management facilities and reports failures/potential failures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Roadside Environmental Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Knowledge of landscape design and maintenance work including planting and seeding.
2. Knowledge of interpreting wetlands laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Union:  As a condition of accepting employment, the person selected for this position shall join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, instead not join but pay a service fee no greater than the dues.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.