Environmental Professional III

JOB SUMMARY: Role focus is on environmental support of construction and maintenance efforts with significant work within natural and cultural resource compliance. Major work activities include but are not limited to: desktop analysis, permit applicability review, agency interactions, management of 3rd party resource experts, construction compliance planning, field compliance inspections, project restoration, and close out requirements. Job Profile Summary Responsible for coordinating environmental compliance, remediation and company support for operating segments and construction projects through the application of knowledge and experience of compliance and environmental programs in accordance with the company mission, vision, and values. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide mentoring to entry level employees on compliance system management, assisting with compliance requirements and organizational procedures and tools. Develop tools and templates to manage the collection of environmental compliance and remediation information that results in enhanced compliance and company performance with the appropriate quality and accuracy reviews of the data. Manage field inspections for operating assets and construction projects. Provide senior level knowledge of compliance requirements and operating or construction parameters to answer questions regarding applicability and compliance requirements. Enhance existing compliance programs based on audit results. Lead internal audits of facilities within and outside areas of responsibility. Represent the company in the evaluation and implementation of minor emerging regulatory issues through committees of state based Industry Associations or in support of the company's Regulatory Issue Guideline. Recognize and resolve regulatory applicability issues and identify compliance requirements and tasks. Able to apply risk based analysis of compliance related to operations or construction practices. Provide support to less experienced professionals to resolve complex questions of applicability or requirements. Capable of managing all environmental programs and their application within a complex operating asset or construction projects. Recognize the need for and development of new procedures and tools to facilitate and demonstrate compliance. Review environmental inspection reports and resolve potential compliance issues based on knowledge of regulations, construction practices and operating assets. Negotiate with contract and consultant resources to ensure an appropriate level of service and competitive rates for service are in place. Evaluate contractor and consultant performance and make recommendations on continued use. Manage the permit process from start to finish for all media, including applications for new construction and operating assets. Ensure quality and accuracy of practical permit conditions based on evaluation of compliance risk. Manage multiple compliance systems across multiple media for complex operating sites and projects. Contribute to system enhancements to improve compliance performance. Train new users on compliance systems and procedures. Participate in the development and implementation of new compliance systems. Manage and participate in agency inspections and represent the company in negotiations on compliance or enforcement issues. Effectively represent the company operating parameters and construction practices and the applicability of environmental regulations along with rationale for compliance positions taken by the organization. Coordinate and facilitate environmental project permitting prior to, during, and after construction for maintenance, growth and large capital projects. Collect and review environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis. Education Bachelor's Degree in environmental, natural science, engineering preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience: Work Experience This role is typically attained through 6 -10 years related experience in environmental compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: state and federal environmental regulations and standards and their applicability to operations. Ability to: analyze, research, compile, and prepare permit applications, logs, reports, and correspondence and company responses to agency requests. Ability to: evaluate, research, and interpret governmental regulations, equipment performance manuals, regulatory agency guidance and instructions, reports, correspondence, and company policies and procedures. Ability to: pay attention to details. Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistics. Ability to: interact, advise and communicate effectively, exchange information/provide instructions, conduct verbal presentations. Ability to: develop communications utilizing fundamental technical writing skills. Ability to: present training materials. Ability to: utilize office equipment including computers and applicable job related software, including Microsoft Office tools. Ability to: operate tools/equipment.

Licenses and Certifications: None required Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally) Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently) Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly) Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally) Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally) Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally) Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally) Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally) Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally) Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally) Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally) Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly) Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly) Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly) Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly) Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently) Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently) Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally) Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly) Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently) Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently) Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly) Working Conditions/Environment Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions