Environmental Manager - APCO

About the role

Manage and direct employees in the execution of all environmental permit, program, compliance, management system activities and related work; and/or provide the highest staff level development, coordination, and execution of one or more environmental program, policy, and similar activities. Lead the assigned section or group in a manner that fosters a culture aligned with AEP’s values.

Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate environmental permitting, programmatic compliance, management system development, and related activities performed within the assigned group, and sub-groups, in support of AEP business units, and where required work with other AEP groups, consultants, governmental agencies, industry organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for assigned activities.
• Serve as focal point for all the section’s assigned activities and any subject matter expertise and other departmental leadership for consistency of application and approach.
• Develop, propose, and implement standard processes and enhancements to optimize and continuously improve the work of the group.
• Maintain conformance and hold the work group accountable to policies, standards, and standard processes.
• Engage in, lead, and promote involvement in the development and review of environmental regulations and environmental research & development.
• Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the acquisition of necessary resources for the sub-group.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, merit/promotional salary recommendations, and administer all AEP administrative policy and program requirements.
• Provide on-going guidance, development, and coaching of staff in performance of their tasks.
• Clearly define performance expectations, and review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
• Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve career goals.
• Be accountable for maintaining the culture of the sub-group in accordance with AEP’s expectations and effectively manage the sub-group when doing so on a remote working basis.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in field relevant to environmental discipline, or for environmental management systems. Associates Degree/HS Diploma and 2 (two) years of experience in the relevant environmental discipline.
• Experience: Typically, eight years of increasing responsibility with environmental management systems, studies, permitting, or compliance activities in addition to any experience requirements above.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Role-specific licensure (e.g. Professional Engineer) may be required based on specific programmatic responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities and high potential must be demonstrated.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00 per year.

Schedule

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.