Environmental Analyst (Mid, Sr.), Portland, OR #112739

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. 
 

General Purpose

Provides technical environmental support to Pacific Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Operations’ projects and programs.  Assures compliance with applicable environmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  Support mandated environmental programs and activities. Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of environmental related data, and policies to assess current processes and develop alternatives and recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.  Presents analysis and recommendations to management and assists with implementation of process changes.  Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis, compliance risks, and reporting.  Specifically, this position will provide professional level services to ensure company compliance with regulatory requirements of various environmental-related laws and regulations at the federal, state and local levels including, NEPA, ESA, NHPA, ARPA, CWA, CEQA, EFSC, and SEPA as they relate to transmission and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

•    Provide environmental support for T&D Operations’ projects (transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects), including NEPA-related permitting activities, CWA Section 404, NHPA Section 106, ESA Section 7 and 10, CEQA, EFSC, SEPA, local land use permitting (county and city), and general construction permits.
•    Work with local, state and federal agencies, including Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Parks Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, State wildlife resource agencies, State Parks, and county and city planning departments.
•    Supervise environmental consultants and contractors to ensure that obligations, requirements, and compliance are met. 
•    Develop company policies and procedures on environmental matters.
•    Participate in company, public or regulatory agency meetings. 
•    Work as a liaison between regulatory agencies and other company departments.
•    Prepare budget forecasts and monitor actual performance of budgeted activities for assigned environmental services.   
•    Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.   
•    Develop and deliver environmental training and education to operations staff and management.
•    Ensure that environmental data collection and reporting is carried out in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
•    Assist with the review and comment of agency plans, documents, or proposed regulatory changes.
•    Provide internal reporting as required.
•    Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Senior-level responsibilities include:

•    Perform complex environmental work requiring the considerable exercise of independent analysis and judgment in environmental services.
•    Develop and improve methods and procedures to ensure appropriate regulatory and company compliance.
•    Participate in trade associations and various task forces to assist in the development of environmental laws and regulations.   
•    Monitor environmental laws and regulations and identify need for comment and determine impacts to company and any process changes that may be required.
•    Provide technical guidance and leadership to other environmental department team members.
 

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Archaeology, Environmental Sciences or Engineering; or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.
•    A minimum of three years’ experience in environmental or regulatory matters.
•    Working knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and the company’s business processes.
•    Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills.
•    Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
•    Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations related to public lands, wildlife, wetlands, heritage resources.
•    NEPA experience, including development and/or review of EA/EIS documents, and other supporting analyses/processes. 
•    Experience managing/navigating NHPA Section 106 projects and Tribal relations.
•    Experience in environmental management and reporting, including auditing and training. 
•    Ability to develop and present training to appropriate field personnel.
•    Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and technical writing skills.
•    Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
•    Communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
•    Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. 
•    Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
•    Ability to prioritize workload under pressure.
•    Ability to travel locally and regionally. Amount of travel may vary but may include multi-day trips and range from 5-20% annually.

In addition to the above, the Senior-level requirements include:
•    A minimum of five years’ experience in environmental or regulatory matters.
•    Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and the company’s business processes. 
•    Demonstrated leadership in dealings with federal and state agencies.
•    Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure management.
 

Preferences

•    Experience in archaeology or working as an archaeologist.
•    Experience working with or for the electric utility industry.
•    Experience permitting linear projects.
•    Knowledge of electrical systems and terminology.  
•    Working knowledge of CEQA and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
•    GIS skills and proficient with use of ArcGIS software.
•    Field experience conducting environmental, biological, wildlife, T&E, wetland, and/or cultural surveys.  

Additional Information

Req Id: 112739
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND    
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $87,600-$118,400 

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp 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 information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.