As an Environmental Project Planner II/III - Biologist, you will be working with the ENV natural resources management team members, other ENV staff, and District staff to coordinate and manage biological and natural resources activities associated with transportation projects for the Department. You will provide subject matter and technical expertise while serving as a liaison with state and federal resource agencies, environmental and special interest groups, consultant staff, and internal project sponsors. You may serve as a species-lead resource for team members, leading or assisting with programmatic efforts, and research activities within and external to the Department in the areas of botanical/zoological resources. You will report to the Section Director of Natural Resources Management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties:Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities related to natural resources including protected species, soils, biological, or geological resources, and protected lands.Conducts and/or coordinates field surveys, assessments, and project investigations for incorporation into environmental technical studies and environmental documents.Prepares and approves complex correspondence, reports and environmental assessments/impact statements/programmatic assessments to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Consults and coordinates with districts project managers, planners, engineers, and environmental staff on refinement of projects to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.Consults and coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, special interest groups, the public and Department personnel.Monitors and researches current and proposed relevant environmental technical studies, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.Prepares and presents environmental reports or other information defining project progress, risks, problems, and solutions to executives, departmental staff and at public/professional meetings, seminars, and conferences. Develops, writes, revises, reviews, and recommends for approval consultant qualifications, statements of work, work authorizations, amendments, supplements, forms, deliverables, and related documents related to environmental studies for engineering and scientific services contracts.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.