Oncor Electric Delivery
Manager Environmental (Natural Resource Permitting)
Oncor Electric Delivery, Lancaster, Texas, United States, 75146
Description
Salary Range: $132,441 - 176,587
Relocation: No
Summary
Directs environmental programs and provides technical expertise to Oncor Electric Delivery (Electric Transmission & Distribution) operations to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations while maintaining optimum productivity, operational flexibility, and meeting system goals.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent:
Perform all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other specific job requirements
Clear understanding of environmental policy, rulemaking and environmental laws encompassing a wide range of subjects including air, water, Threatened & Endangered Species, migratory birds, cultural resources and has the ability to direct staff ensuring that all proposals affecting Oncor operations are identified and are administered in a manner that is compliant, protective of the environment while allowing operational flexibility.
Direct staff in the implementation of comprehensive environmental programs and guidance for operations (Transmission, Distribution, & Vegetation Management) to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations as well as Oncor standards;
Direct company contacts and function as principle liaison between environmental agencies (USACE, USFWS, etc.) and operations to resolve compliance and enforcement issues so that impacts at company facilities are minimized.
Direct staff to ensure environmental pre-construction assessments are completed to determine environmental impact and permit requirements; Direct staff to ensure necessary environmental permits (ie..U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) are acquired in a timely manner and properly administered to operations to ensure compliance with permit conditions and regulatory requirements;
Act as liaison to organizations (ie..EEI, APLIC, EWAC) and provide technical support to Oncor regarding activities such as rights- of-way issues affecting ecology, treated wood, EMF, handling of mineral oil containing PCB’s and other regulated substances.
Develop and administer the annual operating budget for the Natural Resource Permitting organization.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
The minimum education requirements are
:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
The minimum experience requirements are:
A degree and/or experience equivalent to 10-12 years in life sciences, geology, business, engineering or equivalent; extensive knowledge of environmental laws and regulations; extensive knowledge of electric delivery operations and company policies and procedures; knowledge of scientific, human resources, engineering, and financial disciplines a plus.
Prior managerial or supervisory experience is preferred
The minimum
skill requirements are
:
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT)
Demonstrated experience in environmental permitting with USFWS and USACE
Proven leadership, interpersonal and team development skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and organizational skills
Good understanding of company safety rules, policies and procedures
Good understanding of company O&M and Capital budgeting processes
Measures of Success
Successfully implementing the safety plan for the organization
Direct a professional staff in a manner that promotes a safe work environment and is compliant with all Oncor safety practices and procedures
Timely and cost effective development and implementation of regulatory programs affecting Oncor
Timely and cost effective assessments, acquisition of permits, registrations and authorization
Development of a high-performing team
Ensuring permitting and compliance efforts do not negatively impact construction schedules
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary Range: $132,441 - 176,587
Relocation: No
Summary
Directs environmental programs and provides technical expertise to Oncor Electric Delivery (Electric Transmission & Distribution) operations to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations while maintaining optimum productivity, operational flexibility, and meeting system goals.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent:
Perform all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other specific job requirements
Clear understanding of environmental policy, rulemaking and environmental laws encompassing a wide range of subjects including air, water, Threatened & Endangered Species, migratory birds, cultural resources and has the ability to direct staff ensuring that all proposals affecting Oncor operations are identified and are administered in a manner that is compliant, protective of the environment while allowing operational flexibility.
Direct staff in the implementation of comprehensive environmental programs and guidance for operations (Transmission, Distribution, & Vegetation Management) to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations as well as Oncor standards;
Direct company contacts and function as principle liaison between environmental agencies (USACE, USFWS, etc.) and operations to resolve compliance and enforcement issues so that impacts at company facilities are minimized.
Direct staff to ensure environmental pre-construction assessments are completed to determine environmental impact and permit requirements; Direct staff to ensure necessary environmental permits (ie..U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) are acquired in a timely manner and properly administered to operations to ensure compliance with permit conditions and regulatory requirements;
Act as liaison to organizations (ie..EEI, APLIC, EWAC) and provide technical support to Oncor regarding activities such as rights- of-way issues affecting ecology, treated wood, EMF, handling of mineral oil containing PCB’s and other regulated substances.
Develop and administer the annual operating budget for the Natural Resource Permitting organization.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
The minimum education requirements are
:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
The minimum experience requirements are:
A degree and/or experience equivalent to 10-12 years in life sciences, geology, business, engineering or equivalent; extensive knowledge of environmental laws and regulations; extensive knowledge of electric delivery operations and company policies and procedures; knowledge of scientific, human resources, engineering, and financial disciplines a plus.
Prior managerial or supervisory experience is preferred
The minimum
skill requirements are
:
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT)
Demonstrated experience in environmental permitting with USFWS and USACE
Proven leadership, interpersonal and team development skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and organizational skills
Good understanding of company safety rules, policies and procedures
Good understanding of company O&M and Capital budgeting processes
Measures of Success
Successfully implementing the safety plan for the organization
Direct a professional staff in a manner that promotes a safe work environment and is compliant with all Oncor safety practices and procedures
Timely and cost effective development and implementation of regulatory programs affecting Oncor
Timely and cost effective assessments, acquisition of permits, registrations and authorization
Development of a high-performing team
Ensuring permitting and compliance efforts do not negatively impact construction schedules
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)