DescriptionBHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Sr. Environmental Specialist at our headquarters in Glen Allen, VA.
Responsibilities
- 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:
At least 10 years 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
- At least 10 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.
- Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills.
- Analytical and record-keeping skills.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
- Ability to develop, implement, and administer complex environmental compliance plans.
- Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements to company operations.
- Ability to translate regulatory regulations, permits, and plan requirements into understandable compliance guidance.
- Ability to prepare and/or review compliance and regulatory documents and reports.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently and in field environments.
- Ability to manage projects, and to select and manage environmental contractors and consultants.
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
NA
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.
