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There is one position available which will be filled at the level commensurate with the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Position has responsibility for independently evaluating assigned projects to determine environmental permitting requirements, obtaining environmental permits for projects, providing environmental compliance support, and coordinating with Dominion Energy facilities and projects. Primary focus is environmental due diligence and construction permitting support for electric transmission, but work will involve other duties as assigned. Technical complexity of work is high.
Job duties include:
- Independently review projects under consideration for development or acquisition by Dominion Energy for compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and effectively communicate action items and compliance gaps to development team and management.
- Independently determine environmental permit applicability for assigned projects with specific knowledge of Section 404/401, Section 7, Section 106, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management Programs;
- Prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances required for construction;
- Communication of environmental compliance requirements to development, project, field teams;
- Technical assistance to sites/projects for environmental compliance;
- Interpretation of environmental permits and regulations to ensure that compliance dates and requirements are met;
- Independent problem analysis and development of compliance strategies;
- Preparing and conducting training;
- Writing and editing reports related to environmental programs;
- Communication and coordination with regulatory agency representatives, negotiate permit conditions, represent Dominion Energy during regulatory inspections, and other regulatory meetings;
- Oversight, tracking, and assignment of compliance and permitting tasks for multiple facilities/projects
- Oversight and technical direction of contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, permit applications, permit support materials, and invoice approval;
- Represents company before regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the public on environmental issues.
- Adherence to Dominion Energy environmental policy, guidance, and work practices;
- Adherence to Dominion Energy safety rules and safety performance expectations; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Position is based in Richmond, Virginia. Ability for overnight travel up to two nights to support projects in Dominion's Energy infrastructure footprint may be required. Target travel percentage is 10%, but may be as much as 25% in a particular quarter depending on business need. License or ability to obtain a license to operate a motor vehicle is required. Ability to work in both office setting and at industrial sites is required. Ability to work outdoors in potential weather extremes (heat, cold) is required.
Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesRequired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & ExperienceEnvironmental Specialist II - 3-4 years directly related environmental regulatory compliance and permitting experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more experience will be rounded up to one year.
Environmental Specialist III - 5-7 years directly related environmental regulatory compliance and permitting experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more experience will be rounded up to one year.
Specific required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:- Experience with permits related to wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural and historical resource coordination), erosion and sediment control, and or stormwater management experience preferred.
- License or ability to obtain a license to operate a motor vehicle is required.
- Ability to work in both office setting and at industrial sites is required.
- Ability to work outdoors in potential weather extremes (heat, cold) is required.
- Regulatory agency experience or experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies is a plus.
- Environmental permitting experience in multiple states is a plus, particularly in VA, WV, NC and SC.
- Experience overseeing consultants and strong negotiation skills are a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage details, multiple tasks, and hard deadlines is essential.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and ability to effectively work in team environment are essential.
- Effective computer skills (MS office) and ability to work with electronic record management systems are essential.
Education RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental or related field (engineering, biology, chemistry)
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals DescriptionNot applicable
Working ConditionsOffice Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working ConditionsMay be required to work in a field environment and exposed to extreme temperature and weather 25 to 50%.