Environmental Scientist I-Sr

POSTING DEADLINEThis position is posted until filled.DEPARTMENTDepartment: Environmental ServicesPREFERENCESGIS Experience EssentialPosition 1 preferencesCultural resource management and regulatory complianceEnvironmental compliance and permittingGeographic Information Systems proficiencyPosition 2 preferencesPower plant regulatory compliance and discharge permittingRemediationEnvironmental compliance and permittingGeographic Information Systems proficiencyJOB DESCRIPTIONEnvironmental Scientist Sr.Salary Grade: G06Minimum Midpoint Maximum$78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.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 operationsSchedules and manages environmental contractors and project budgetsTracks cost and advises management on project performanceInterfaces and negotiates directly with regulatory agencies on requirements, stipulations, and corporate needsMaintains a network of professional contactsInforms and advises management on project direction and economic or legal riskGuides and directs the work of other scientists and project team membersSelects, directs, and assesses work of environmental consultants and contractorsWorks on several detailed and complex projects and issues at once, coordinating, analyzing, tracking costs, and minimizing corporate environmental riskInterfaces with the public on sensitive environmental issues and educational programsManages investigations, related to air, water, or hazardous waste issuesParticipates in activities concerning PNM involvement in environmental lawsuitsActs as the primary Environmental Services interface with legal counselDirects and participates in due diligence assessments for multiple types of transactions associated with real property and operational assetsReviews and comments on environmental laws, regulations, and legal issues. Participates in stakeholder processesDevelops, implements, and manages corporate environmental policies and programs (e.g. auditing and environmental management systems)Represents The Company's Interests In Utility/other OrganizationsObtains necessary permits for company activities/facilities and provides compliance supportDirects decision-making regarding interpretation of laboratory/field analytical resultsDirects decision-making regarding spills, unintended damage to natural or cultural resources and or wildlife and habitatCompetencies:Ability to work on very complex long-term projects and issues and respond quickly and accuratelyProficient in project management techniques, skills, and ability to implement quality control proceduresGood facilitation skills for meetings and negotiating sessions internally and externallyExcellent listening skills and the ability to apply effective communication techniques when appropriateMust have knowledge of and experience with supervisory and teaching skillsEffective time management with ability to schedule and track several complex projects at onceAbility to effectively practice conflict resolution internally with staff as well as externally with the public and regulatory agenciesThorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and lawsIn-depth understanding of corporate policies and direction and the ability to incorporate into project goalsAbility to review long and detailed regulations, stipulations, and interpret financial or legal risk to the corporationFamiliarity with engineering principles and engineering requirements of projectsWorking knowledge of electric and gas utility industryAbility to perceive emerging issues and potential impact to the utility industryQualificationsMINIMUM 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 disciplineCertificates, 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 manualsAbility to write complex and publishable reports and presentationsAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationAbility to positively frame difficult issues and persuade listenersMathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to perform unit conversionsAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry and statisticsComputer Skills:Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation softwareUnderstanding of GIS softwareAnalysis 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.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and sit up to 1/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required and the ability to talk, see and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting and climbing. Some travel required, including driving. Exposed to outside weather conditions during fieldwork and in power plant environments. Exposure to wildlife.Work Environment:Field/Office environment.JOB DESCRIPTIONEnvironmental Scientist IISalary Grade: G07Minimum Midpoint Maximum$69,581 - $92,194 - $114,808Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.Summary:Under general supervision, leads and coordinates assigned projects; consults with other departments and organizations on environmental risk; and works with agencies and contractors.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Leads and coordinates environmental planning, permitting and compliance activities for company operationsWorks directly with entry-level scientists to guide and direct workInforms and advises Senior Scientists and department management on project status, direction and environmental riskDirects an appraises the work of environmental consultants and contractorsWorks on many projects concurrently and at all levels within project organizationAssists in the review of legislation, legal, and regulatory issuesConsults with other departments and organizations on environmental issues and constraintsInteracts with regulatory agency personnel on a regular basisParticipates in due diligence assessments for multiple types of transactions associated with real property and operational assetsStays abreast of emerging environmental issues and their potential impact on company operationsScopes and determines needed work product for specific issuesInterprets laboratory/field analytical results and compares to regulatory requirementsParticipates in environmental audit programsCoordinates and responds to spills and wildlife emergenciesCompetencies:Ability to work on several complex projects or issues at same timeUnderstanding of project management techniquesAbility to organize and run productive meetingsKnowledge And Experience Teaching And Supervisory Skills And TechniquesMust have ability to provide and accept constructive criticismAbility to resolve conflictsWorking knowledge and understanding of the environmental laws and regulations governing the utility industryKnowledge of corporate policies, environmental management systems, and regulations and how they affect their work and othersAbility to review and comment on proposed regulations, laws, and stipulationsFamiliarity with engineering principles and engineering requirements of projects/operationsBasic understanding of electric utility industryKnowledge of GPS, mapping and sampling/field collection protocolsMinimum Education And/Or Experience:Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with five to six years of environmental-related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.Communication Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationMathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to perform unit conversionsAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and statisticsAnalysis And Problem-solving Ability:Ability to solve multi-faceted problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to collect and analyze multiple data sources.Physical Demands:Ability to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and sit up to 1/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required and the ability to talk, see and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting and climbing. Some travel required. Exposed to outside weather conditions during fieldwork and in power plan environments. Exposure to wildlife.JOB DESCRIPTIONEnvironmental Scientist ISalary Grade: G08Minimum Midpoint Maximum$61,035 - $80,872 - $100,709Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.Summary:Under direct supervision coordinates assigned projects and tasks; obtains baseline environmental data, and supplies data and support to upper level scientists; works within he department and other limited areas of the corporation.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Gathers baseline environmental data and participates in sampling/field collection activities and programsConducts research on specific tasks or questionsSupports multiple Scientists II and Sr as a project team member and a resource specialistProvides alternatives or solutions for consideration on environmental problemsWorks on several projects at onceInterprets laboratory/field analytical results and compares to regulatory requirementsAssists with spills and wildlife emergenciesCompetencies:Ability to work independently on assigned projectsMust have excellent listening and observation skillsMust be an effective time managerAbility to present and clarify technical dataWorking knowledge of environmental laws and regulationsKnowledge of corporate policies, environmental management systems, and regulations and how they affect their workAbility to understand basic engineering requirements of projects/operationsKnowledge of GPS, mapping, and sampling/field collection protocolsMinimum Education And/Or Experience:Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryAnalysis And Problem-solving Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and sit up to 1/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required and the ability to talk, see and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting and climbing. Some travel required. Exposed to outside weather conditions during fieldwork and in power plant environments. Exposure to wildlife.Work Environment:Field/Office environment.SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENTSafety Statement:Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.