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As an Environmental Specialist , you will apply functional and technical knowledge related to environmental permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure projects across Williams’ operating areas. Depending on the level, you will support or lead environmental permitting for maintenance and/or expansion projects and construction compliance activities, assess environmental risk, interpret regulatory requirements, obtain environmental authorizations, and manage projects or programs of varying complexity. This is a multi-level opportunity that may be filled as an Environmental Specialist II, III, IV or V. The level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Participates in or leads environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, environmental impact assessments, and reporting, and leads projects or programs of varying risk and complexity, including developing execution strategies and coordinating resource requirements
Assesses environmental risk, recommends appropriate courses of action, and supports or leads implementation of approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
Prepares and submits applications for environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations
Coordinates with internal partners and regulatory agencies to support environmental permitting and compliance and project objectives, cultivates and maintains effective relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders, and participates in relevant industry associations and environmental communities
Prepares and submits required environmental compliance reports, prepares certifications for review and signature by authorized personnel, and develops and maintains related program documentation
Interprets applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, researches governmental and industry standards to determine compliance requirements, and supports compliance with regulatory requirements
Develops, maintains, improves, and provides guidance on environmental processes, policies, systems, and practices related to air, water, waste management, and remediation
Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as needed
Identifies environmental training needs, develops or conducts training for internal partners, and provides guidance and mentorship to others
Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Years of Experience
Environmental Specialist II
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of environmental experience
Environmental Specialist III
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience
Environmental Specialist IV
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience
Environmental Specialist
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of multifaceted environmental experience
Preferred: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in environmental permitting and impact assessments
Other Requirements
Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills
Maintains safety as the utmost priority
Preferred: Experience supporting environmental programs involving air, water, waste, and/or natural or cultural resources
Preferred: Experience supporting environmental permitting and construction compliance for energy, natural gas, or infrastructure projects, including federal, state, and/or local permitting and regulatory compliance
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