Environmental Specialist II
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
Coordinates and ensures company programs and projects are in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and areas of concern.
Promotes corporate environmental policy, by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance.
Coordinates environmental permitting activities for company facilities.
Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
Inspects and provides advice on operations, construction, procedures, records, and training.
Ensures compliance with environment requirements prescribed by laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
Provides regulatory interpretations for new and existing environmental regulations.
Coordinates and develops compliance plans for implementing regulatory changes.
Prepares and coordinates reports and registration information to required regulatory agencies.
Conducts analyses, prepares position papers, and prepares compliance manuals on regulatory issues and programs.
Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
2-3+ years directly related experience;
Good working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location;
Good working knowledge of environmental operating permits and regulations specific to the work site, if responsible for contracted assets;
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;
Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions;
Ability to influence others;
Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving;
Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs;
Ability to share information and 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.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.
Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering, Science
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Not applicable
Working Conditions
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
May be required to worik in a field environment and exposed to extreme temperature and weather 25 to 50%.
Test Description
No Testing Required
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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