Description

Salary Range: $75,035 - $112,311

Relocation: No

Summary

To ensure Oncor is in compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations by developing and implementing environmental programs that maintain optimum operational flexibility and enhanced business opportunities, while achieving system goals.

Key Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental programs and guidance to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and Oncor system standards.

• Coordinate the review of proposed laws and regulations to ensure proposals are reasonable, cost effective and protective of the environment; know and apply environmental laws and regulations applicable to Oncor; identify emerging issues and develop strategic plans for communication and coordination with regulatory agencies and the development of comments on regulatory proposals if necessary.

• Develop and administer environmental training programs for the Oncor system.

• Coordinate project and permitting efforts; supervise and monitor the work of consultants and/or vendors associated with the project or permit and direct the work of peers providing assistance on the project/permit

• Initiate relationship development efforts and serve as a liaison with environmental regulatory agencies; manage compliance goals and minimize impacts to the Oncor system; perform as primary Oncor liaison to industry trade associations and/or other professional organizations.

• Ensure timely submittal of regulatory fees and accuracy/timeliness of permit renewals and associated reporting requirements

• Plan, develop and implement advanced environmental special projects and initiatives as requested by management

Environmental Specialist Staff I

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• College (Bachelors) degree and two years experience, or ten years of related experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent

• Knowledge of environmental laws/regulations, electric utility operations, and company policies and procedures

• Ability to effectively develop trust and build relationships with peers, consultants and environmental regulatory agencies

• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills for assessing operational impacts of regulatory proposals and for communication to peers, management and Senior Leadership

• Dedication to personal safety and demonstrated ability to utilize safe work practices

Environmental Specialist Staff II

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• College (Bachelors) degree and four years experience, or twelve years of related experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent

• Knowledge of environmental laws/regulations, electric utility operations, and company policies and procedures

• Ability to effectively develop trust and build relationships with peers, consultants and environmental regulatory agencies

• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills for assessing operational impacts of regulatory proposals and for communication to peers, management and Senior Leadership

• Dedication to personal safety and demonstrated ability to utilize safe work practices

Measures of Success

• Timely and cost effective development, management and implementation of environmental regulatory programs

• Demonstrated ability to manage innovative environmental projects with minimal supervision

• Displays initiative in developing strategic priorities and goals

• Demonstrates a commitment to safety

Focus of This Position:

In order of importance, the desired work experience for this position is:

• Endangered Species Act - knowledge of ESA regulations, threatened and endangered species surveying, permitting and reporting; experience with Section 10, HCP, and CCAA programs and permitting

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act/Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act - knowledge of MBTA and BGEPA regulations and APLIC documents, surveying, obtaining Depredation, Special Purpose and Eagle permits

• US Army Corps of Engineers - knowledge of regulations, utilizing nationwide permits, and obtaining Section 10, 404, and 408 permits

• Stormwater Permitting - knowledge of SWPPP regulations specific to the Texas Construction General Permit for linear projects, creating plans, and filing NOIs/NOTs

• National Historic Preservation Act - knowledge of regulations related to cultural resource surveys and monitoring and obtaining antiquities permits

• Previous environmental permitting experience related to electric utility activities is highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)