Come Join our NEPA Team

Are you a rule follower and love making sure everyone else follows the rules too? Is your idea of a good time writing and editing technical reports? If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, we have a job for you! We are looking to hire a NEPA Project Manager (Transportation Planner 1) in the Location & Environment Bureau at the Iowa Department of Transportation. 

Closing Date: 10/18/26, 11:59PM Central

Work Hours: Days, M-F; flexible schedules available.

Location: Ames, Iowa; teleworking is available, but there will be mandatory in-person meetings.

*Applicants must have Iowa residency at the time of hire. 

Travel: Some travel will be required

The NEPA Team: 

This trainee-level position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Iowa Department of Transportation stays in its lane when it comes to federal-aid transportation projects complying with environmental regulations. This four-person team makes up the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Section of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB). This team is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with the planning and preparation of environmental documents. 

As a NEPA project manager, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing technical reports and documents
• Working with city and county project applicants
• Coordinating with resource/regulatory agencies
• Representing the bureau in project management teams 
• Interacting with the public and interested stakeholders on a routine basis

Preferred Characteristics: 

• Great organizational skills 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct 
• Commits to providing a high-quality product and service 
• Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people 
• Addresses and listens to others in a respectful manner 
• Treats customers courteously and is responsive to their needs 

We are looking for someone who has a working knowledge of (or is willing to learn) the appropriate laws, regulations, and guidance required to comply with NEPA.

This position is a journey position with the possibility of a promotion to a Transportation Planner 2 after three years.