Environmental Specialist III or IV

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As an Environmental Specialist III or IV, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in NEPA processes, as well as in water, cultural resources and natural resource permitting. In this role, you will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence

Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation

Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting

Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones

Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others

Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations

Coordinates construction-phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and track implementation to closure

Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systems; cultivates relationships with regulatory agencies and prepares status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Environmental Specialist III Education/Years of

Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

Environmental Specialist IVEducation/Years of

Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements:

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements

Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines

Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively

Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance

Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges#LI-AB1

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