Senior Environmental Consultant

SUMMARY

Using fundamental technical skills, analytical abilities, and up-to-date regulatory knowledge, provide complete customer oriented, air quality permitting, waste & oil management support, and environmental compliance solutions, to assist clients in areas of permitting and regulatory compliance. Develop and maintain high quality client relations through sales, project management and personnel management. Ensure that projects are completed correctly, on time and budget, and that quality projects are made available for the assigned team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with EPCRA reporting, hazardous waste management & compliance, SWPPP & SPCC Plan development and maintenance, and NPDES permitting.
2. Calculate air emissions, evaluate appropriate control efficiencies, and document process information to ensure client operations, and work practices are in accordance with all applicable regulations.
3. Manage client projects by developing tasks, managing client data, coordinating project completion, and project invoicing.
4. Update client information in internal database in a timely manner.
5. Remain current regarding the latest developments in air pollution control technologies.
6. Understand existing EPCRA reporting regulations and keep up to date on annual regulatory changes including Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting and Toxic Release Inventory Reporting.
7. Familiar with NPDES Stormwater & SPCC regulations and requirements.
8. Assemble permit applications, permit amendment applications, standard exemptions, source inventories, and emission fee calculations for submittal to state regulatory agencies for industrial clients.
9. Maintain relationships with existing clients solicit new project work as appropriate; communicate results of analyses internally and externally in verbal and written form.
10. Attend and present papers at conferences, and prepare regulatory updates and present luncheon seminars.
11. Communicate with staff the decisions/goals of management so that the staff can help adhere to company goals while meeting personal goals.
12. Ensure proper utilization and billing of consulting staff.
13. Monitor and evaluate employees' performance of goals and performance standards continuously.

(The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 1-3 employees in Environmental Consulting. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental/Civil Engineering, and or related Atmospheric/Environmental Science from four-year college or university; and at least five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have regulatory, industry, and technical knowledge relating to permit applicability, emission inventories, air dispersion modeling, and federal and state permitting requirements.

Professional Engineer (PE) or have the ability to obtain an Iowa PE. Prior staff management experience is preferred.

Must have computer literacy, including basic programming word processing, spreadsheet skills, and knowledge of Microsoft office software package.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to work for long periods of time at a PC. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.