Environmental Specialist III

Essential Duties & Responsibilities General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned. Under General Supervision, This Position Will

- Plan and conduct multiple medium to large and complex projects designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations and permits. Facilitate large site assessment, investigation and remediation projects as necessary.

- Consult and negotiate on complex license and permit applications and agency response actions to ensure compliance and favorable outcomes for the Company with respect to existing regulations. Serve as a regulatory liaison between facilities and federal, state and local agencies.

- Design and facilitate data collection, strategic studies and evaluations. Develop reports to support environmental decision-making and maintain compliance with applicable permits and regulations.

- Monitor and review statutes, regulations, licenses and/or permits to determine potential impact to facility operations.

- Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state and local environmental and regulatory permit applications and reports.

- Facilitate implementation compliance efforts of applicable federal, state and local environmental and administrative permits and regulations. Ensure compliance requirements are met within regulatory timeframes.

- Review and analyze compliance solutions, including but not limited to Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE) software, GIS integration and server structure.

- Perform in-depth environmental reviews to facilitate compliance with applicable regulations to minimize risk and liability for the Company.

- Conduct and/or assess root cause analysis to ensure corrective actions adequately address the problem and non-compliance conditions are not repeated.

- Lead special work groups and serve as environmental and regulatory liaison with facility management and staff.

- Research non-compliant conditions and assist others in preparing responses to regulatory agency inspection concerns, internal findings and recommendations.

- Remain current on new regulations and legislation as put into effect and assist facilities in securing new permits and making necessary modifications to procedures, processes or operations to comply.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

- Field of Study: Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.

- At least five (5) years of progressive, relevant technical experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs), that are needed for this role.

- Possess expertise in Environmental theories and principles and applies that knowledge in creative and effective ways to a broad range of very difficult and complex assignments.

- Able to work independently under consultative direction.

- Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

- Ability to conduct root cause analysis using multiple techniques.

- Expert working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations in a given environmental field, including but not limited to CWA Section 404 and 401, USACOE, USFWS, SHPO, SPCC, NPDES, Clean Air Act and hazardous and solid waste.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, etc., and use/operation of standard office equipment.

- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with staff, management, contractors and operations using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

- Self-motivated and assertive that is comfortable in open discussion with personality ranges from field hand to construction and design groups.

- Ability to be detail-oriented, set priorities, monitor progress towards goals and track details, data, information, activities, etc.

- Good time management and organizational skills to meet set deadlines.

SAFETY SENSITIVE RELATED

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

- Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.

- Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.

- Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section. Both Office And Field Related

- Job is performed in both the office and in the field work environment.

- Approximately 50% in the office and 50% in the field.

This Position May Be Subject To

- Exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.

- Extreme Cold and Heat: temperatures typically below 32 o F or above 100 o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.

- Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

- Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

- Confined Space: work areas large enough for individual to enter, limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continue occupancy.

- Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, combustibles, explosives, etc.

HOURS / SHIFTS

- Regular business hours.

- Available for on-call for urgent issues or emergencies during off hours, as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

- Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.

- Frequent amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time.

- Minimal travel may be required to other locations.

- Regular travel to Company’s field operations and/or offices. Approximately 50% of time in field.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Summary of Available Benefits*:

- Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages

- Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match

- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

- Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- 401(k) with employer matching

- Student Loan Repayment Reimbursement

- Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time

- Paid Parental Leave

- Company paid Holidays

- Wellness Reimbursement

- Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation

- Financial Well-being Program

- Professional Membership Reimbursement

- Employee Discount Programs

- Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee’s job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.