Environmental Manager

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day.

Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

We are looking for an Environmental Manager to Manage a company-wide environmental compliance program. Reduce Company environmental risk and position the company as a good neighbor and environmentally conscious community member.

• BA/BS in Environmental Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in management of environmental programs for industry, a regulatory government agency, similar organization, or significant industry experience with strong environmental focus.
• Experience writing environmental and scientific reports.
• Experience speaking in a public setting.

• Experience in environmental programs for general industry.
• Experience in government regulatory agency.

• Overall management of Company environmental and land use permitting and compliance.
• Ensure EPA, State, and local environmental regulatory compliance.
• Work with operations team to design and implement mine plans that maximize total value of resource while protecting the environment.
• Provide leadership, training and inspections of Company operations to assure our compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Establish good public relations in an ongoing effort to build and maintain a “good neighbor” rapport with both the public and local government units regarding all operations.
• Manage Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure program.
• Keep abreast of current and changing State/EPA regulations impacting Company operations.
• Implement annual training which teaches regulations, compliance practices, company policy and common-sense approaches to environmental protection.
• Work closely with team members to create appropriate operational plans in support of land use permit requests.
• Prepare for and participate in public hearings regarding requests for land use with local governments or decision-making bodies.
• Sign all land use permit applications on behalf of the company.
• Responsible for the management of Company properties owned and leased.
• Maintain properties within the Company’s Managing Aggregate Resources System (MARS).
• Participate in due diligence activities for new properties, owned and leased.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Timely and regular attendance is essential.

• Excellent interpersonal, management, and strategic organization skills. Able to work productively with a wide variety of personnel in other roles including management, supervisory, operational, financial, and other technical and administrative staff. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to adapt and respond to difficult questions and issues.
• Ability to use tact and professionalism including in times of extreme stress.
• Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills, as well as public speaking/presentations.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of…