Compliance Historian/Historic Preservation Specialist

Posting number: HAA-50004833-08/26

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: CDOT Region 1

Job classification: Environmental Protection Specialist II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Land Use, Architecture

Summary

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. 

About CDOT 

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Examples of duties

About the Work Unit

The Region 1 Environmental Unit ensures that the guiding principles of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal, state, and local laws are followed in our transportation planning and project development process, as well as maintenance and operations of the Region 1 transportation system. The Environmental Unit works to design, construct, maintain and operate the Region 1 transportation system in a manner which helps preserve the environmental resources present within our Region. We accomplish this through careful planning: identification, avoidance, minimization, and mitigation of impacts during the project life cycle process. 

About the Position

This position is part of the CDOT Region 1 Environmental Unit . This position ensures compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Act of 1966 and the Colorado State Register Act for transportation related projects for Region 1. The position coordinates clearances with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), other federal agencies, and consulting parties following a range of specified standards and established practices. The position provides guidance to local agencies, CDOT personnel and consultants on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance process.  The position participates in various meetings and may manage environmental project clearances and/or applied research for environmental streamlining and mitigation for projects.    
 
Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Provides guidance regarding the NEPA, specifically regarding Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act of 1966, and Colorado State Register Act at the regional and/or statewide level.       
• Responsible for compliance