Environmental Specialist III or IV

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others.
• Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations.
• Coordinates construction‑phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and tracks implementation to closure.
• Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systems; cultivates relationships with regulatory agencies and prepares status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders.
• Provides guidance to junior‑level specialists and leads cross‑functional teams and external consultants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Environmental Specialist III – Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years of environmental experience.
• Environmental Specialist IV – Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years of environmental experience.

Other Requirements

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; safety is the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large‑scale projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage external consultants effectively.
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges.