Sr Environmental Scientist​/Environmental Scientist - Water & Hazardous Material

Environmental Scientist

Job Function:

Provides technical and regulatory expertise in permitting and compliance requirements for a designated area of environmental responsibility. Develops and implements environmental compliance training programs for electric utility facilities. Provides environmental technical and regulatory knowledge in support of the planning, permitting, design, construction, and operation of electric utility facilities.

• Designs and implements environmental compliance programs, including environmental review of facilities, to satisfy environmental requirements in a cost‑effective manner and provides technical support and coordination with regulatory agencies to enable operating departments to comply with environmental regulations and permit conditions.
• Reviews and interprets existing and proposed regulations and permit conditions in consultation with regulatory agency personnel, and provides training to operating personnel. Assists in tracking and interpreting legislation.
• Prepares permit applications and testimony on projects requiring environmental approval.
• Coordinates the gathering, processing, and validation of environmental data and insures timely preparation and submittal of environmental reports to regulatory agencies and customer requests, including selection and management of consultants and contractors.
• Prepares requests for proposal for consultant services, evaluates proposals and makes recommendations. Manages consultants to ensure timely delivery of quality work products.
• Contributes to the preparation or review of environmental assessments and impact statements in designated area of environmental responsibility, and coordinates and contributes to environmental stewardship programs, as appropriate opportunities arise.
• Functions as project manager for assigned projects within functional area of environmental responsibility. Supports continuous improvement goals and objectives, participates in projects and studies to improve existing practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training curricula and materials. Serves as a role model for continuous improvement behaviors.

• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures in designated area of environmental responsibility.
• Working knowledge of environmental management principles, technologies, regulations, project management, and program management associated with electric utility facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, public health, or engineering discipline. Graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level of computer and software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database software.
• Working knowledge of company contract management and contract administration policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.

• Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral, listening, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
• Ability to handle confrontational, difficult, and sensitive issues with professionalism, tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• In‑depth analytical, investigative, and administrative skills for tasks such as preparing and monitoring project requirements and resolving cost and time constraints.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
• May be required to qualify for specific certifications such as hazardous material spill response training or SCUBA certification.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement skills including the ability to identify improvement opportunities, participate in improvement teams, develop and apply standard work, and improve standard work through structured problem solving.

• Several (3 to
  5) years of experience in technical and regulatory matters within the designated area of environmental responsibility.

Job Function:

Responsible for water and hazardous materials programs,…