Salary Range: $75,035 - $112,311
Relocation: No
Summary
To ensure Oncor is in compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations by developing and implementing environmental programs that maintain optimum operational flexibility and enhanced business opportunities, while achieving system goals.
Key Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent will:
- Develop and implement comprehensive environmental programs and guidance to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and Oncor system standards.
- Coordinate the review of proposed laws and regulations to ensure proposals are reasonable, cost effective and protective of the environment; know and apply environmental laws and regulations applicable to Oncor; identify emerging issues and develop strategic plans for communication and coordination with regulatory agencies and the development of comments on regulatory proposals if necessary.
- Develop and administer environmental training programs for the Oncor system.
- Coordinate project and permitting efforts; supervise and monitor the work of consultants and/or vendors associated with the project or permit and direct the work of peers providing assistance on the project/permit
- Initiate relationship development efforts and serve as a liaison with environmental regulatory agencies; manage compliance goals and minimize impacts to the Oncor system; perform as primary Oncor liaison to industry trade associations and/or other professional organizations.
- Ensure timely submittal of regulatory fees and accuracy/timeliness of permit renewals and associated reporting requirements
- Plan, develop and implement advanced environmental special projects and initiatives as requested by management
Environmental Specialist Staff I
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- College (Bachelors) degree and two years experience, or ten years of related experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of environmental laws/regulations, electric utility operations, and company policies and procedures
- Ability to effectively develop trust and build relationships with peers, consultants and environmental regulatory agencies
- Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills for assessing operational impacts of regulatory proposals and for communication to peers, management and Senior Leadership
- Dedication to personal safety and demonstrated ability to utilize safe work practices
Environmental Specialist Staff II
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- College (Bachelors) degree and four years experience, or twelve years of related experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of environmental laws/regulations, electric utility operations, and company policies and procedures
- Ability to effectively develop trust and build relationships with peers, consultants and environmental regulatory agencies
- Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills for assessing operational impacts of regulatory proposals and for communication to peers, management and Senior Leadership
- Dedication to personal safety and demonstrated ability to utilize safe work practices
Measures of Success
- Timely and cost effective development, management and implementation of environmental regulatory programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage innovative environmental projects with minimal supervision
- Displays initiative in developing strategic priorities and goals
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety
Focus of This Position:
In order of importance, the desired work experience for this position is:
- Endangered Species Act - knowledge of ESA regulations, threatened and endangered species surveying, permitting and reporting; experience with Section 10, HCP, and CCAA programs and permitting
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act/Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act - knowledge of MBTA and BGEPA regulations and APLIC documents, surveying, obtaining Depredation, Special Purpose and Eagle permits
- US Army Corps of Engineers - knowledge of regulations, utilizing nationwide permits, and obtaining Section 10, 404, and 408 permits
- Stormwater Permitting - knowledge of SWPPP regulations specific to the Texas Construction General Permit for linear projects, creating plans, and filing NOIs/NOTs
- National Historic Preservation Act - knowledge of regulations related to cultural resource surveys and monitoring and obtaining antiquities permits
- Previous environmental permitting experience related to electric utility activities is highly desirable.