Environmental Specialist

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

$28.70 - $43.08. Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

Under minimal supervision, perform transmission-related environmental compliance tasks in accordance with industry standards and applicable state and local regulatory frameworks.

Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory and environmental permits, siting studies, applications, and reports for transmission, substation, and communication projects. Maintain effective communication with state and federal agencies to monitor the progress of applications and agency actions. Support the collection and submission of environmental data for proposed transmission, substation, and communication projects. Ensure data accuracy for internal use and regulatory applications.

Maintain appropriate records relating to environmental and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure all project documentation is complete and satisfies all regulatory compliance obligations. Provide field support for environmental permitting and compliance monitoring related to Dairyland’s power supply facilities and power delivery projects. Perform other duties as assigned to support the Regulatory Affairs Department.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in earth sciences (such as biology, soils, botany, forestry, wildlife), natural resource management, or a related scientific field. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internally and externally. Basic skills in map reading, soils/agriculture, wetland characterization, vegetation identification, and wildlife management. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with ArcGIS preferred. Ability to acquire relevant environmental certifications in Dairyland’s service territory.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking (occasionally on uneven terrain to access remote field locations), ability to perform physical movements necessary to inspect worksites, such as kneeling, squatting, crouching/stooping, and bending. Manipulate/operate standard office equipment, audio-visual equipment, environmental testing equipment, motor vehicles, personal computers, telephone, cellular telephone, and two-way radio systems.

Environmental Demands: Works primarily indoors but will occasionally interface with crews in field. Occasionally works around electrical hazards.

Other Job Characteristics: Extended hours and overnight travel are sometimes required.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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