Environmental Analyst III or IV

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. This position is based in Denver, Colorado 80205 on a hybrid (3 days per week in office) work schedule. It can be hired at the Environmental Analyst III or IV level, depending on candidates' overall experience, qualifications, and interview results. Position Summary - Environmental Analyst III Annual Base Salary Range $73,700 - $104,633 The position will have primary responsibility for managing PSCo’s air permitting, compliance, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMS) programs for assigned facilities. Key areas of responsibility include air emissions monitoring and reporting, compliance testing program management, air program compliance management, air program regulatory development and implementation, air media program implementation, and supporting air permitting (construction, Title V, NSR/PSD) activities. Experience and knowledge with Acid Rain Program reporting, Part 60 & 75 monitoring, DAHS programming, emissions monitoring testing programs, and Mercury & Air Toxics (MATS) reporting is also desired. Designs, implements, and administers broad environmental studies and compliance programs and is responsible for securing and renewing permits and licenses. Practices originality and ingenuity on relatively difficult and complex issues. Works under minimal supervision conferring primarily on unusual matters and has appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions and/or decisions. Occasionally participates on special work teams and may act as a coordinator or technical consultant on small projects. May occasionally be assisted by Environmental Analyst I and II personnel. Possesses and applies broad knowledge of environmental theories, principles, techniques and related work disciplines and applies it along with related work experience in completing difficult job assignments. Position Summary - Environmental Analyst IV Annual Base Salary $84,900 - $120,567 The position will have primary responsibility for managing PSCo’s air permitting, compliance, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMS) programs for assigned facilities. Key areas of responsibility include air emissions monitoring and reporting, compliance testing program management, air program compliance management, air program regulatory development and implementation, air media program implementation, and supporting air permitting (construction, Title V, NSR/PSD) activities. Experience and knowledge with Acid Rain Program reporting, Part 60 & 75 monitoring, DAHS programming, emissions monitoring testing programs, and Mercury & Air Toxics (MATS) reporting is also desired. Plans, supervises, provides expertise/consultation, reviews progress, and evaluates results on projects and programs involving engineering, permitting, licensing, auditing, regulatory compliance, and/or environmental assessments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of theories and principles and applies it in creative and effective ways to a broad range of very difficult and complex assignments. Under consultative direction and with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions and decisions conducts important investigations requiring the application of new approaches in the field. Routinely serves on special work teams and uses expert technical knowledge to act as lead person or technical advisor on medium to large projects. Assignments are routinely self-initiated.

Requirements

BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and four years of professional environmental related work experience. (Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in environmental related work experience may be substituted for the education portion of the requirement. The following additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.)
BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six years of progressively more responsible environmental related work experience including, but not limited to environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes.
Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiations. (Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement. The following additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.)

Responsibilities

Designs and develops environmental procedures and programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations, licenses, and permits pertaining to environmental control at the corporation's facilities. (Major areas may include air, water quality, and land quality; liquid and solid waste disposal, above ground and underground storage tanks, radiation, emergency plans, DOT compliance with pipeline and transportation and FAA safety regulations.)
Designs and administers studies and monitoring programs.
Conducts research and prepares and/or reviews data required to support permit applications, regulatory reports, management plans and performance indicators.
Prepares technical reports and permit applications based on the interpretation of data, observations, and current regulations.
Performs in-depth environmental reviews and inspections to facilitate compliance with applicable regulations.
Conducts environmental assessment of sites and facilities to minimize corporate risk and liability.
Provides technical guidance and formal regulatory required and requested environmental training and guidance to facility personnel and outside contractors to promote environmental compliance.
As requested, reviews and comments on proposed new regulations and legislation as to its potential impact on each business unit. Once adopted, assist facilities in any modifications to procedures, processes or operation to come into compliance.
Assists with budget preparation and works to implement programs within budget, time and regulatory constraints.
Upon request, provides technical assistance to emergency incidents at facilities.
Administers and consults on complex programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations and permits.
Directs site assessment/investigations/remediation projects as necessary. (Major areas may include: auditing, air permitting and compliance, water/wastewater permitting and compliance, land quality, radiological, above ground and underground storage tanks, emergency plans, DOT compliance, FAA safety regulations, and hazardous, liquid and solid waste disposal.)
Negotiates and administers license and permit applications and response actions to ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Performs as a regulatory liaison with federal, state, and local agencies.
Presents testimony at environmental hearings to support company position on environmental regulatory development.
Directs and/or conducts data collection, strategic studies, evaluations, and report development to support environmental regulatory requirements at Xcel facilities. Projects may include proposed legislation and/or emerging public issues, operating permit limits and/or potential environmental regulatory noncompliance.
Develops training lesson plan content that meet Xcel Academy standards, maintains instructor qualifications, and provides regulatory compliance training to Xcel personnel as is regulatory required and/or customer requested.
Monitors outcomes of incidents, regulatory inspections and internal audits of company owned facilities, contractors, and/or outside disposal facilities and conducts and/or assesses root cause analysis to ensure corrective actions adequately address the problem and non-compliance conditions are not repeated.
Provides support for emergency environmental incidents as needed.
Monitors statutes, regulations, licenses, and/or permits for potential impacts to facility operations. Reviews proposed regulations, licenses, and/or permits to determine potential impacts to facility operations.
Serves as the lead reviewer coordinating comments from others into a single company position recommendation.
Prepares requests for proposals, contract agreements, and project estimates. Supports and/or selects and manages consultants and contractors.
Assists others in developing, refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy.
Contributes to process teams concerning budget and regulatory compliance.