Project Manager, Environmental Planning & Permitting
Salary Grade: G04
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$99,778 - $134,699 - $169,622
SUMMARY:
Develops strategy and tactics for and, directs and manages regulatory activities and communications related to, initiating, planning, permitting, managing, and closing multiple medium- to large-scale high-profile projects with complex environmental requirements, stemming from electric resource plans and policies. Directs Company processes relating to environmental matters that immediately affect the Company's business success and earnings, including applications, pending legislation, rulemaking, compliance reporting, public proceedings and negotiations with outside parties on environmental regulatory matters. Develops and implements strategies to permit new and significant capital intensive infrastructure additions and major improvements to existing infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements strategies relevant to the Company's business and environmental policy objectives
Develops and implements internal and external stakeholder and permitting tactics to minimize permitting risk while effectively communicating benefits and consequences to stakeholders
Speaks with the media as requested; promotes PNM's positions with legislators, community groups and regulators in various forums. Permits transitioned projects to achieve project goals and schedules
Prepares environmental regulatory mandated filings, including federal state and local permit applications and compliance documentation
Evaluates electric planning documents, uses industry contacts and governmental resources to assess how electric plans can be achieved through management of environmental issues
Provides realistic timeframes for permitting to ensure that resource developments are scheduled with adequate time allowed for environmental compliance activities and stakeholder development
Prepares and provides testimony, interrogatory responses, and justifications as necessary to support regulatory approval of planning documents
Monitors and effects the development and implementation of federal state and local environmental and land use plans, regulations, policies and laws to support efficient execution of electric plans and operations
Coordinates with other PNM internal groups to ensure cohesiveness of PNM's goals with these plans
COMPETENCIES:
Expert knowledge of environmentally related regulatory issues and strategy
Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and laws, including but not limited to: Federal Clean Air Act (CAA); Regulatory Programs including: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) expertise and any applicable regulatory process, procedures and rules
Thorough understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and any applicable regulatory processes, procedures and rules
Thorough understanding of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and any applicable regulatory processes, procedures, and rules
Broad understanding of the utility industry
Ability to understand and implement complex regulatory theories and principles
High-level of judgment on broad range of issues, creativity, strong problem solving skills, ability to formulate viable options to obtain
Company objectives, and ability to make persuasive presentations and arguments
Ability to anticipate and identify potential regulatory issues or problems
Ability to develop strong strategies and make sound decisions to resolve regulatory issues or problems
Ability to persuade broad and diverse groups including, cross-functional operating groups, regulators, lawyers, and interveners
Ability to exhibit strong leadership characteristics and motivate project teams including members from other PNM departments to assist in meeting strategic objectives
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in a related field with seven to nine years of related experience, including two years management experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
Master's degree is preferred.
PNM Resources, Inc.
Alvarado Sq
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.pnmresources.com
