Environmental Specialist III

Overview

We have a career opportunity for an Environmental Specialist III to join our team!Under general direction, the Environmental Specialist III works collaboratively with others to provide environmental expertise and technical direction necessary to ensure that facilities owned and operated by Citizens achieve compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. This includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting required by regulations, training of personnel to perform these activities, and development of programs to support regulatory compliance.

Activities include communications with internal and external stakeholders relative to regulatory requirements, preparation of reports for submittal to the agencies, and participation in internal and external meetings related to environmental programs.

The Environmental Specialist III actively engages as a member and may serve in a leadership capacity of cross-functional teams for the evaluation of regulatory applicability, development of compliance strategies, the implementation of capital projects, environmental policies or other business purposes.

The Incumbent provides field, administrative, and training support to the clean air program.

Clean Air Program responsibilities include:
Management of complex air regulations applicable to Thermal and Wastewater Utility Operations, preparation of air permit applications, compliance data reporting, compliance data certifications and stack testing coordination, field verification of compliance, electronic submittal of compliance reports in EPA’s database(s), technical expert for air regulation applicability, capital project support for new and/or replacement of Continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment and air emitting unit(s).

Incumbent works closely with the Manager, Environmental Programs, and the Director, Environmental Stewardship, to develop and implement leadership strategies across the organization.

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Wellness Program
• Adoption and tuition assistance
• Employee Credit Union
• PTO and Paid Holidays

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career!
Minimum Salary: $85,800 (Grade 10)

• Develops and implements environmental compliance programs and activities including preparation of permit applications/renewals, permitting implementation, preparation of environmental plans, reporting, recordkeeping, training, and compliance assurance for utility facilities and capital projects. Conducts sampling for various environmental media, facility and site inspections as necessary, including for training or mentoring of others. Prepares inspection reports and recommendations for corrective or preventative activities; develops and implements action plans required to achieve compliance with regulations.
• Administrative duties including including scheduled on-call Environmental Incident and/or the Water Quality Hotline multiple times per year (including nights, weekends, and holidays), participation in the implementation of CLASS and knowledge management, employee engagement and learning development.
• Project management including drafting scopes of work, procuring contractors/consultants, and overseeing the work in support of various business unit needs.
• Actively participates in the regulatory and rule making process including technical meetings and work groups. Develops strategies to implement new or revised environmental regulations. Represents the organization by communicating Citizens interest.
• Performs other duties as ass

• The Environmental Specialist III must possess a bachelor's degree in science, environmental, engineering, or equivalent field of study (Chemistry, Math, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, etc.).
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a related environmental field with evidence of progressively…