Environmental Analyst (Mid, Sr.), Portland, OR #112739
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Environmental Analyst (Mid, Sr.), Portland, OR #112739 Date: Jan
18, 2025 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp JOIN
OUR TEAMPacifiCorp 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 PurposeProvides 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 InformationReq Id:
112739Company Code: PacificorpPrimary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Power SupplySchedule: DaysPersonnel Subarea:
ExemptHiring Range: $90,200-$146,400 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. Career Segment:
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