What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Spclst 2/Environmental Spclst 3/Sr Environmental Spclst position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Environmental Specialist 2 / Environmental Specialist 3 / Sr Environmental Specialist at our headquarters in Glen Allen, VA.
Responsibilities
Environmental Specialist 2 :
Coordinates and ensures company programs and projects are in compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations and areas of concern.
Promotes corporate environmental policy by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance.
Coordinates environmental permitting activities for company facilities.
Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
Inspects and provides advice on operations construction procedures records and training.
Ensures compliance with environment requirements prescribed by laws regulations company policies and company procedures.
Provides regulatory interpretations for new and existing environmental regulations.
Coordinates and develops compliance plans for implementing regulatory changes.
Prepares and coordinates reports and registration information to required regulatory agencies.
Conducts analyses prepares position papers and prepares compliance manuals on regulatory issues.
Coordinates and ensures company programs and projects are in compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations and areas of concern.
Promotes corporate environmental policy by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance.
Coordinates environmental permitting activities for company facilities.
Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
Inspects and provides advice on operations construction procedures records and training.
Ensures compliance with environment requirements prescribed by laws regulations company policies and company procedures.
Provides regulatory interpretations for new and existing environmental regulations.
Coordinates and develops compliance plans for implementing regulatory changes.
Prepares and coordinates reports and registration information to required regulatory agencies.
Conducts analyses prepares position papers and prepares compliance manuals on regulatory issues and programs.
Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
Environmental Specialist 3 :
Independently develops implements coordinates and oversees complex air and water quality programs and projects which relate to company compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations.
Analyzes complex air or water quality meteorological groundwater or toxicological data from monitoring sites in the system and provides assessment reports of potential problem areas that have probable impact to the company.
Writes and edits detailed scientific reports suitable for submission to regulatory agencies that evaluate long-term results from various system-wide quality programs.
Coordinates complex environmental permitting activities for company facilities and operations.
Provides regulatory and scientific expertise advice guidance and interpretation to company personnel which ensures or improves compliance with all air quality water quality solid and hazardous waste and toxic substance regulations at company facilities.
Prepares and submits correspondence reports and testimonies to environmental regulatory agencies.
Independently develops implements coordinates and oversees complex air and water quality programs and projects which relate to company compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations.
Analyzes complex air or water quality meteorological groundwater or toxicological data from monitoring sites in the system and provides assessment reports of potential problem areas that have probable impact to the company.
Writes and edits detailed scientific reports suitable for submission to regulatory agencies that evaluate long-term results from various system-wide quality programs.
Coordinates complex environmental permitting activities for company facilities and operations.
Provides regulatory and scientific expertise advice guidance and interpretation to company personnel which ensures or improves compliance with all air quality water quality solid and hazardous waste and toxic substance regulations at company facilities.
Prepares and submits correspondence reports and testimonies to environmental regulatory agencies.
Represents company before regulatory agencies industry groups and the public on environmental issues.
Reads analyzes and interprets new and existing regulations.
Participates in developing new regulations from proposal to promulgation.
Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
Inspects and advises on operations construction procedures records and training to ensure compliance with environment requirements prescribed in laws regulations company policies and company procedures.
Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sr Environmental Specialist :
The Sr. Environmental Specialist independently provides subject matter expertise in the area of water quality; rare, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, environmental justice, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulated natural gas projects. The position would advise the Company on environmental matters as it relates to regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements of various projects.
Provides expert technical support to the Company to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and compliance with corporate policy. This includes reviewing proposed projects for required permitting and licensing and developing strategies to ensure projects are designed to comply with various local, state and federal environmental regulations.
Leads coordination of environmental clearances for linear natural gas and facility expansion projects by managing a team of environmental consultants from inception to permit close-out.
Analyzes environmental regulation changes that may impact the company and advise on strategies to adjust internal policy to ensure compliance.
Mentors junior staff on interpreting and implementing environmental regulations.
Develops internal department policy to ensure changes in regulatory landscape are incorporated into guidance documents and compliance programs.
Represents company at various industry trade groups and committees.
Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
Preferred Qualifications :
Relevant experience in the natural gas or linear utility industry in the following areas :
- Endangered Species Act, Section 7 Formal / Informal Consultations;
- Environmental Justice review of projects;
- Section 404 and 401 Clean Water Act Permitting;
- Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act Consultations;
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Section 7 filings;
National Environmental Policy Act review ; and
State natural resource permitting and consultations in South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and / or New York.
Qualifications
Environmental Specialist 2 :
3-4 years relevant experience.
Good working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location.
Good working knowledge of environmental operating permits and regulations specific to the work site, if responsible for contracted assets.
Logic and reasoning skills, to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.
Respectful assertiveness, to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law.
Excellent interpersonal skills, to interface with internal stakeholders effectively.
Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
Ability to influence others.
Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs.
Ability to share information.
Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
Ability to understand implications of new information.
Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions.
Ability to adapt actions.
Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.
Education
Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Preferred Degree
Engineering or Science
Environmental Specialist 3 :
At least 5-7 years relevant experience.
Logic and reasoning skills, to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.
Respectful assertiveness, to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law.
Excellent interpersonal skills, to interface with internal stakeholders effectively.
Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
Ability to influence others.
Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs.
Ability to share information.
Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
Ability to understand implications of new information.
Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions.
Ability to adapt actions.
Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.
Education
Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Preferred Degree
Engineering or Science
Sr Environmental Specialist :
Education
Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Preferred Degree
Engineering or Science
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.
About the Team
At BHE GT&S, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
