Manager-Corridor Environmental

Salary range is $104k to $206k, with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
  
  

General Purpose

Under general direction, manages environmental planning for Sound Transit projects, focused on projects within a designated delivery team or subarea of the Sound Transit district. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of environmental staff and consultants. Manages resources for environmental teams; establishes methods for supporting all projects during planning, design, pre-construction, construction, and operations within designated delivery teams; participates in the development of environmental goals, policies and procedures; maintains a thorough understanding of the environmental regulations and other requirements and maintains effective relationships with agencies, regulators, and local jurisdictions that administer and enforce environmental programs applicable to Sound Transit.

Essential Functions

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Manages preparation of environmental review and documentation for projects including technical methodology, strategic approach, and quality control; including assuring compliance with established policies, NEPA/SEPA, and third party regulations while overseeing work of assigned staff and consultants.
• Negotiates agreements and mitigation commitments with third parties. Maintains environmental mitigation tracking and reporting system for project commitments as assigned.
• Collaborates with key staff in complementary divisions within the agency (Environmental Compliance, Environmental Permitting and Ecosystems, and Sustainability) to ensure effective engagement on project issues.
• Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects in assigned delivery teams. Provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, and discipline procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Assists supervisor in workload balance and prioritization between delivery teams, including taking on assignments to support other teams as needed. Establishes schedules and methods or resource needs to support all projects during all phases of project delivery.
• Oversees emergent situations; responds to and investigates reports from community members, affected property owners, agencies, regulators, inspectors, and businesses in assigned corridor; recommends and approves corrective action; responds to and resolves difficult environmental issues; and briefs management on sensitive issues and prepares plans to address sensitive issues.
• Manages budgets for contract tasks; maintains records concerning projects and programs; and prepares reports on environmental activities.
• Assists in developing and/or updating environmental planning focused procedures; implements such policies and procedures and ensures consistency with the Agency’s Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS).
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the environmental planning field; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, or closely related field. Five years of experience working in the environmental field including familiarity with environmental planning and compliance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, and executive orders; primarily NEPA and SEPA; familiarity with Historic Preservation Act; Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, local critical areas regulations is preferred.
• Federal, state, and local transportation planning and environmental review requirements.
• Environmental impact analysis methods and issues.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Compliance with public sector procurement and contracting requirements.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Developing and monitoring capital project budgets, costs, and schedules related to environmental review.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Professional communication including applying principles and practices of community outreach, and working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.
• Conducting research and analysis and providing appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.
  
  

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• This role is responsible for responding to urgent issues, and may be required to be on call.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
  
  

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.