Environmental Scientist Sr.
Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$82,463 - $111,325 - $140,187
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SUMMARY:
Independently manages projects; directs and analyzes environmental permitting and regulatory approval needs for existing and proposed facilities; manages staff, contractors and budget to minimize corporate environmental risk; and consults with management on planning, financial, legal, and risk assessments in many areas of corporate activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages projects and coordinates environmental planning, scoping, compliance, and permitting for all company operations
Schedules and manages environmental contractors and project budgets
Tracks cost and advises management on project performance
Interfaces and negotiates directly with regulatory agencies on requirements, stipulations, and corporate needs
Maintains a network of professional contacts
Informs and advises management on project direction and economic or legal risk
Guides and directs the work of other scientists and project team members
Selects, directs, and assesses work of environmental consultants and contractors
Works on several detailed and complex projects and issues at once, coordinating, analyzing, tracking costs, and minimizing corporate environmental risk
Interfaces with the public on sensitive environmental issues and educational programs
Manages investigations, related to air, water, or hazardous waste issues
Participates in activities concerning PNM involvement in environmental lawsuits
Acts as the primary Environmental Services interface with legal counsel
Directs and participates in due diligence assessments for multiple types of transactions associated with real property and operational assets
Reviews and comments on environmental laws, regulations, and legal issues. Participates in stakeholder processes
Develops, implements, and manages corporate environmental policies and programs (e.g. auditing and environmental management systems)
Represents the companys interests in utility/other organizations
Obtains necessary permits for company activities/facilities and provides compliance support
Directs decision-making regarding interpretation of laboratory/field analytical results
Directs decision-making regarding spills, unintended damage to natural or cultural resources and or wildlife and habitat
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work on very complex long-term projects and issues and respond quickly and accurately
Proficient in project management techniques, skills, and ability to implement quality control procedures
Good facilitation skills for meetings and negotiating sessions internally and externally
Excellent listening skills and the ability to apply effective communication techniques when appropriate
Must have knowledge of and experience with supervisory and teaching skills
Effective time management with ability to schedule and track several complex projects at once
Ability to effectively practice conflict resolution internally with staff as well as externally with the public and regulatory agencies
Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and laws
In-depth understanding of corporate policies and direction and the ability to incorporate into project goals
Ability to review long and detailed regulations, stipulations, and interpret financial or legal risk to the corporation
Familiarity with engineering principles and engineering requirements of projects
Working knowledge of electric and gas utility industry
Ability to perceive emerging issues and potential impact to the utility industry
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with six to seven years of environmental related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the company¿s driving record requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write complex and publishable reports and presentations
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to positively frame difficult issues and persuade listeners
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to perform unit conversions
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry and statistics
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
Understanding of GIS software
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where little or no standardization exists. Ability to formulate and communicate complex data collection strategies.
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
