Environmental Supervisor: Environmental Office (Austin District)

Environmental Supervisor

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 togetherwhile 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. Why work in the Austin District? The Austin District offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile projects at the intersection of growth, innovation, and environmental protection. With a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and a region known for its quality of life, the Austin District is an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

Salary

Minimum: 84,182.00 Maximum: 142,374.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday Location Flexibility: Onsite

Position Description

This position supervises 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. 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: Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.