Environmental Specialist

Summary

This position will assist with federal and state regulatory compliance in areas including air quality, waste, water and provide project support for Chugach. Additionally, this position will assist with data gathering, reporting, sampling, and inspection in compliance with permit, plant and department procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Assist with the development and maintenance of environmental programs, procedures, policies, and projects for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, statutes, and policies including, , the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Solid Waste Act (SWA), the Emergency Planning Community Right to know Act (EPCRA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

2. Assist with environmental permits and plan for facility permits. 

3. Assist with representing Chugach during facility inspections or other official inquiries by regulatory agencies regarding compliance with environmental regulations.

4. Provide technical review of proposed regulations. Assist in the preparation of position papers, briefing papers, and presentations on regulations.

5. Provide technical information, assistance, and review to staff regarding environmental programs, policies, and regulations to ensure the projects meet environmental compliance requirements.

6. Assist with internal auditing for compliance with environmental regulations and facility operating permits.

7. Investigate discharge and impact to the environment. Determine root cause of discharge and develop preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.

8. Provide project management support for environmental impact and subject to environmental requirements.

9. Gather data for environmental permit applications, project documents, reports, and certification statements.

10. Assist with environmental studies including assessments, impact statements, site investigations, and current and historic spill investigations.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager, Environmental Compliance: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.

• Other Departments: Confer with, give and receive information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives

• State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.

• Private Organizations: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties 

• Contractors: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.

• Members: Coordinate with provide and exchange information. 

Competencies

1. Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, rules, policies, and statutes. Including knowledge of the interrelationships between agencies and the legislative process.
2. Current knowledge in permit application and approval procedures, air and water quality monitoring, hazardous material handling, transporting, storage, sampling, testing, and disposal.
3. Must be able to lead effectively in both the office and field environments in order to direct crews and contractors.
4. Ability to research and interpret regulatory and technical data and address large groups of technical and non-technical people.
5. Ability to manage time effectively and to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to develop and implement environmental permits, policies, and procedures. Provide current information and brief personnel on applicable environmental laws, regulations and requirements.
7. Must be able to prepare environmental briefing papers, impact analysis, permit applications, letters, reports, and memos.
8. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
9. Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
10. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a standard office environment with fieldwork required. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional air travel is required.