Assoc Environmental Spclst/Environmental Spclst 2/3/Sr Environmental Specialist

BHE GT&S

has an exciting opportunity as an Associate Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist 2/3 or Sr Environmental Specialist at our headquarters located in Glen Allen, VA. Associate Environmental Specialist 0-2 years' experience Environmental Specialist 2 3 years' experience Environmental Specialist 3 5-7 years' experience Sr.

Environmental Specialist:

At least 10 years' relevant experience

All Levels:

Logic and reasoning skills, to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches. Respectful assertiveness, to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law. Excellent interpersonal skills, to interface with internal stakeholders effectively. Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills. Analytical and record-keeping skills. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Organizational and time management skills. Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions. Ability to develop, implement, and administer complex environmental compliance plans. Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements to company operations. Ability to translate regulatory regulations, permits, and plan requirements into understandable compliance guidance. Ability to prepare and/or review compliance and regulatory documents and reports. Ability to influence others. Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving. Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs. Ability to share information. Ability to facilitate open idea exchange. Ability to understand implications of new information. Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions. Ability to adapt actions. Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers. Ability to work independently and in field environments. Ability to manage projects, and to select and manage environmental contractors and consultants. Education Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Preferred Degree Engineering or Science

• Provides technical support to environmental regulatory review process and environmental program compliance. This includes permitting, analyzing local, state, and federal environmental regulations, and licensing of current and future company facilities.
• Leads implementation and coordination of environmental analyses pertaining to air programs, to meet regulatory requirements.
• Manages, from inception to completion, air quality impact assessments and air permitting requirements for complex projects.
• Analyzes environmental regulatory requirements, for air pollution impact assessment and imposed regulatory limitations and develops management compliance plan.
• Prepares position papers and technical reviews on the scientific and regulatory aspects of air quality impact analyses.
• Coordinates environmental permitting activities for company facilities and operations.
• Provides expert testimony and presentations on air quality issues.
• Evaluates special projects and serves as coordinator or team leader.
• Represents company on various industry committees.
• Negotiates compliance issues of operating facilities with regulatory agency inspectors, to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
• Inspects and advises on operations, construction, procedures, records, and training for facilities, across several states.
• Ensures compliance with environmental requirements, prescribed by-laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
• Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provides emergency response direction and expertise, to address environmental emergencies such natural gas releases.
• Minimizes impacts to the environment, company regulatory exposure, and response cost.