What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Lakes position at Entergy?
Job Title: Manager, Lakes
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC
Job Summary/Purpose
Oversees the protection and enhancement of FERC Project land and water assets as it relates to regulatory, environmental, natural resource, aesthetic, and recreational requirements. Ensures compliance with the Company’s Shoreline Management Plan and guidelines, FERC hydro operating license, and other applicable state and federal laws or regulations pertaining to rivers, streams, wetlands, and surrounding uplands. Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, all governmental agencies, special interest groups, non-governmental organizations, stakeholder groups, utilities, and the public on complex projects and issues that are of high public or economic interests for the Company.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Minimum education required of the position
Typically requires a college or university degree in related field or the equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience Required Of The Position
5-7 years
Experience In Compliance Management Programs Preferred
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
None
Other Attributes
Functional Knowledge Requires understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.
Business Expertise Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team.
Problem Solving Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines.
Impact Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the sub-function.
Interpersonal Skills Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues.
Working Conditions/Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Primary Location: Arkansas- Malvern Arkansas : Malvern
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: Non-Bargaining
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118514
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to navigate to EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Equal Opportunity
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
EEI Testing
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and Pre-employment Testing: of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC
Job Summary/Purpose
Oversees the protection and enhancement of FERC Project land and water assets as it relates to regulatory, environmental, natural resource, aesthetic, and recreational requirements. Ensures compliance with the Company’s Shoreline Management Plan and guidelines, FERC hydro operating license, and other applicable state and federal laws or regulations pertaining to rivers, streams, wetlands, and surrounding uplands. Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, all governmental agencies, special interest groups, non-governmental organizations, stakeholder groups, utilities, and the public on complex projects and issues that are of high public or economic interests for the Company.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides environmental and regulatory guidance to ensure all requirements as set forth by management, state, local and federal government are met in a timely fashion and reporting requirements.
- Responsible for coordinating and implementing procedures, programs and practices at company’s Federal Project in support of the implementation of land management requirements.
- Prepare letters, plans and reports related to water quality, endangered species and other project specific plans and issues for submission to regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and perform all agency/stakeholder communications, consultations, and meetings.
- Maintains excellent relationships with other staff, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders. Experienced working with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and elected officials including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and state departments of environmental protection and other natural resource special interest groups.
- Negotiates and executes land sales, donations, leases, and easements for use of the company’s Project Lands in accordance with Federal License Requirements and internal company policy requirements.
- Informs internal stakeholders and Sr. Management of complex/sensitive issues and works with internal stakeholders, internal and external counsel and public to resolve complex issues and conflicts.
- Provides environmental and permitting guidance to the public and manages, coordinates, and implements the shoreline permit program to ensure compliance with the requirements of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s License requirements and company management policies - in support of the Standard Land Use Articles and Shoreline Management Plan provisions for company facilities.
- Responsible for coordinating and implementing procedures, programs and practices at Entergy’s facilities in cooperation with operations and maintenance staff for land management, public safety, forestry and vegetation management and other compliance requirements.
- Provides guidance, support and training to Shoreline Management Team responsible for oversight, management, coordination, and implementation of land management procedures, programs and practices for company’s Federal Project.
- Manages and prioritizes the daily tasks of the Shoreline Management Team to train and familiarize staff with the policies and regulations that result in the review, draft and issuance of shoreline permits in accordance with Shoreline Management Plan and FERC License requirements.
- Provides leadership in budgeting, planning, oversight and coordination of land and aquatics-based components of company’s FERC Project 271 requirements.
- Responsible for oversight and scheduling and planning of public educational programs in support of and promotion of company goals and requirements of the Shoreline Management Plan - including development of educational materials, signage and information for dissemination to the public and publishing information that aids the pubic in use of Project 271 Lands.
- Directly interact with the media, federal, state, and local agencies, local community organizations, internal departments, property owners and independent contractors on matter related to shoreline management and safety issues related to Entergy’s FERC Project 271 lands and water.
- Develops, reviews and implements land management process and procedures.
- Participates as a member of the Emergency Response Team
Minimum education required of the position
Typically requires a college or university degree in related field or the equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience Required Of The Position
5-7 years
Experience In Compliance Management Programs Preferred
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
- Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers
- Skill in written and verbal communications with ability to explain/defend project status and make presentations in public forums, etc.
- Excellent organizational skills and individuals must be a self-starter and able to manage scheduling of time to meet daily changing workload.
- Skills in the interpretation and application of compliance regulations
- Understanding of general real estate transactions and principles, including deeds, leases, licenses, land rights, legal documents, land records, title searches and surveys.
- Proficiency with ESRI based GIS
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
None
Other Attributes
Functional Knowledge Requires understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.
Business Expertise Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team.
Problem Solving Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines.
Impact Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the sub-function.
Interpersonal Skills Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues.
Working Conditions/Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Primary Location: Arkansas- Malvern Arkansas : Malvern
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: Non-Bargaining
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118514
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to navigate to EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Equal Opportunity
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
EEI Testing
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and Pre-employment Testing: of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
