Assoc Environmental Specialist​/Environmental Specialist​/Environmental Specialist​/Sr Environmental Specialist

Position: Assoc Environmental Specialist/ Environmental Specialist 2/ Environmental Specialist 3/ Sr Environmental Specialist
BHE GT&S

JOB DESCRIPTION

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Associate Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist 2, Environmental Specialist 3 or Sr Environmental Specialist, at our Eastern Area Headquarters in Leesburg, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support to operations and engineering for environmental compliance programs.
• Conducts environmental compliance inspections to meet permit/plan requirements.
• Conducts waste sampling for waste characterization and disposal.
• Supports environmental regulatory inspections.
• Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
• Conducts environmental self-assessments to improve environmental compliance.
• Develops environmental plans and reports for submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Inspects and advises on operations and construction, for numerous facilities, across a large geographic area in Maryland and Virginia.
• Ensures compliance with environmental requirements, prescribed by-laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
• Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Tracks environmental compliance deadlines in electronic databases.
• Provides emergency response direction and expertise, to address environmental emergencies such as oil or chemical releases.
• Be available 24/7 and live within 2 hours of Eastern Area Headquarters for environmental compliance support.
• Minimizes impacts to the environment, company regulatory exposure and response cost.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

* Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon eligibility requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Level:

• Minimum 0-2 years' experience (Associate ECC)

Environmental Specialist 2 Level:

• 3-4 years relevant experience

Environmental Specialist 3 Level:

• 5-7 years relevant experience

Sr Environmental Specialist Level:

• 10 years relevant experience

All levels (competency level based off years of experience):

• 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.
• Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills.
• Analytical and record-keeping skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer complex environmental compliance plans.
• Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements to company operations.
• Ability to translate regulatory regulations, permits, and plan requirements into understandable compliance guidance.
• Ability to prepare and/or review compliance and regulatory documents and reports.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
• Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs.
• Ability to share information.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to work independently and in field environments.
• Ability to manage projects, and to select and manage environmental contractors and consultants.

Education
Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Preferred Degree
Engineering or Science

CHAMPION:

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

ABOUT THE TEAM

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic…