Environmental Impact Specialist 1, 2, or 3 - Biologist

Salary : $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 28/13086/EIS1-3/5.20.26-SC
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 28
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
28/13086/EIS1-3/5.20.26-SC
Section 28 - Environmental
Environmental Impact Specialist 1-3

This position is responsible for the completion of field investigation, analysis, and evaluation of environmental and biological resources in relation to the study area of proposed projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and other environmental laws and regulations. This work is performed statewide on a year round basis.

This position is also responsible for completing environmental and biological resources reports and technical documents for these projects. Coordination and consultation with the Federal and State agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries, and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, federally recognized Tribes via FHWA, Consulting Parties, the public, and other stakeholders as appropriate is necessary for proper research and evaluation of effects and natural/biological resources.
This position requires a driver's license to participate in field investigations as well as public and agency involvement events.

While in official capacity, DOTO employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rule, and regulations, as well as DOTO policies, procedures, manuals, and directive.
Preference will be given to candidate with a degree in biological sciences or related fields with experience.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a biological, earth, environmental, natural, physical, or social science, or in an engineering or architecture field.
Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Performs on-site environmental survey of natural resources to gather data as required, including but not limited to wetlands and other Waters of the U.S., threatened and endangered species and their habitats, and biological and ecological assessments.
• Writes reports and other documentation on the results of investigation, evaluations, and analyses of social, economic, and environmental impacts of proposed projects.
• Uses Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other mapping tools and software in delineating resources and preparing reports, as well as various other mapping tools and software (ex. System of Engagement).
• Oversees and reviews/comments/approves the work of consultants performing environmental and natural resources work.
• Develops scopes of service and man-hours for consultant contracts and reviews/approves environmental portion of consultant invoices.
• Actively participates in public involvement events such as Public Hearings and Public Meetings.
• Coordinates, schedules, advertises, attends, and prepares material for public, stakeholders, and agency meetings and hearings for projects assigned.
• Develops recommendations to mitigate impacts to wetlands and threatened and endangered species and other resources.
• Performs internal peer review of other staff's written work. Reviews and provides comments directly to coworkers as part of peer review procedures for in-house quality control.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation:
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Environmental Impact Specialist 1, Environmental Impact Specialist 2, and Environmental Impact Specialist 3. The maximum salary for the Environmental Impact Specialist 3 is $84,136. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

This position is eligible for a 10% base pay adjustment upon attainment of permanent status.

This position is eligible for premium pay for hours actually worked as follows:

0 months to less than 2 years $1.00/hour

2 years to less than 4 years $1.50/hour

4 years or greater $2.00/hour

How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Robin Daigle
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
[click to reveal phone number](225) 242-4508
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Do you have a baccalaureate degree in biological science, forestry, environmental science/ecology, or wildlife/fisheries science?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have training in wetland delineations and/or threatened and endangered species assessments?

• Yes
• No

Required Question