Job Tag: Law/Policy

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Program Assistant to join our team in Connecticut working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Program Assistant will provide key administrative support for CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change and Environmental Justice programs in Connecticut.

The Program Assistant will also provide administrative support for CLF’s Connecticut office,

including the state advisory board, scheduling meetings, financial tasks, and development efforts. The Program Assistant reports to the Vice President for Connecticut and will be based in New Haven, with some opportunity for remote work within the state.

What you’ll do

Provide general administrative support to Connecticut staff, such as planning meetings and events, taking minutes and notes, assisting with legal filings, coordinating information technology needs, and covering office reception.
Support development efforts for the Connecticut office, including coordinating visits and calls to donors and assisting with the planning and execution of special events.
Oversee a variety of office management responsibilities, including on-boarding of staff, board members, and interns, financial tracking and reporting, and assuring the smooth operation of all Connecticut office activities.
Conduct research on laws, policies, and best practices.
Prepare reports, memos, public comments, and presentations.
Draft public education materials, blogs, and social media posts.
Other duties as specified.

What you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter who can work both independently and as a productive team member. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Up to 3 years of professional work experience or equivalent.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and assess priorities.
Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience with general office procedures.
Strong administrative capabilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Office 365).
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
An undergraduate degree is preferred.

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

The Senior Attorney will independently provide high value legal services on complex matters to advance priorities and appropriately manage risk to assigned programs. Specifically, the Senior Attorney will be a valued member of an integrated team of legal, finance, and external affairs professionals working on domestic and international public and multilateral funding issues as TNC expands its partnerships with governmental organizations to solve urgent climate and biodiversity crises. They will apply highly developed analytical and risk management skills to serve organizational needs efficiently and effectively, clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options to project managers, high-level managers and the Board of Directors. They will ensure that TNC can work closely with governmental partners to achieve TNC’s 2030 goals and that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the organization’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will need to travel occasionally and work long or flexible hours as needed.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you an experienced attorney with public funding or public contracting expertise ready to utilize your skills to support a growing mission driven organization? Come join TNC’s collegial legal team to supporting cross-functional programs that work on public funding opportunities, both U.S. and international. As a Senior Attorney, you will provide high value legal services on complex matters around the world to advance TNC’s priorities and appropriately manage risk.

We are looking for a motivated individual capable of working independently and thinking creatively within highly regulated legal frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our Legal team!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Juris Doctorate or equivalent and license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
7 years relevant legal experience.
Experience negotiating complex, sensitive or high-profile transactions and agreements, especially U.S. government grants and other federal awards and contracts.
Experience with the Uniform Guidance and the Federal Acquisition Regulations with an appreciation for the differences in approach applied agency to agency, program to program
Experience advising other attorneys and senior management in recognized substantive areas of expertise and judgment with regard to U.S. and international public funding topics.
Experience designing organizational systems to achieve compliance with funding conditions
Experience managing outside counsel and supervising or providing guidance to less experienced attorneys and/or paralegals and support staff.
Focus on translating complex and detailed legal topics into actionable guidance and a sense of humor to make legal compliance with myriad regulations appealing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Experience working across cultures.
Experience in additional areas of practice.
In-house experience and/or law firm experience advising sophisticated clients and senior management.
Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.

To apply for job ID 53617, submit your resume and cover letter online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.

The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our team working to hold industrial polluters accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. Working with EIP’s team of lawyers and analysts, the Staff Attorney, who will support EIP’s Clean Air and Climate Programs, will work to reduce air and other pollution from industrial sources through litigation and federal and state administrative permitting and rulemaking processes. EIP takes legal action to clean up pollution; we publish data-driven reports that push federal and state regulators to better protect public health; and we work with frontline communities to obtain the protections of our environmental laws. EIP works across the United States, but this position will have a special focus on industrial sources located in Texas and the Gulf Coast.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute legal strategies to reduce pollution.
Perform a range of litigation and legal tasks, including drafting comments, motions, briefs, and other documents to support administrative advocacy and litigation efforts.
Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific basis to support EIP’s advocacy efforts.
Represent EIP and other organizations in federal and state litigation, administrative proceedings, and public meetings.
Manage client relationships and work effectively within coalitions.
Draft grant proposals and reports.

Qualifications

A law degree and active bar membership in good standing.
2+ years (Staff Attorney) and 6+ years (Senior Attorney) of experience practicing law, and experience in environmental law and policy.
Excellent analytical, research, writing, facilitator, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities directly impacted by pollution.
Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.

About EIP

EIP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that empowers communities and protects public health and the environment by investigating polluters, holding them accountable under the law, and strengthening public policy. Comprised of attorneys, analysts, investigators, and community organizers, EIP has three goals:

To illustrate through objective facts and figures how the failure to enforce or implement environmental laws increases pollution and harms public health;
To hold federal and state agencies, as well as individual corporations, accountable for failing to enforce or comply with environmental laws; and
To help local communities obtain the protections of environmental laws.

NYSERDA is seeking a motivated, dynamic, and resourceful attorney in its Office of the General Counsel to manage a portfolio of legislative, regulatory, and programmatic matters. In this role, the attorney will be exposed to a wide range of issues across various NYSERDA programs, state policy initiatives and regulatory processes. The attorney will be a core team member on a number of high-profile programs.

The ideal candidate should have experience in energy, legislative and/or regulatory matters related to New York State, including renewable energy and energy efficiency market dynamics, and be committed to NYSERDA’s mission and helping the organization continually improve and execute its work. The attorney should be a self-starter who acts independently, directs one’s own work and can handle diverse tasks quickly and accurately. The attorney should be comfortable with foreseeing and controlling for potential legal risks while still achieving business goals. The attorney will be an integral advisor to business leads and should be able to communicate legal requirements concisely and strategically to a non-legal audience in simple and clear language. This role is a dynamic position using the attorney’s knowledge and experience to both advise clients and to propose and execute upon creative strategies in line with the policy goals of NYSERDA and the State of New York.
Primary Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and draft proposed State or federal legislation that impacts NYSERDA’s mission and program portfolio
Closely coordinate with various NYSERDA teams to stay abreast of legislative, regulatory and policy developments relevant to NYSERDA’s program portfolio, and advising on regulatory compliance and the success of regulatory strategies
Draft, coordinate, file, and track NYSERDA regulatory filings with the New York State Public Service Commission and serve as additional support for activities involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the New York State Siting Board, and other required or voluntary regulatory filings, such as those required under the State Administrative Procedures Act
Monitor and participate in proceedings relevant to NYSERDA undertaken by the New York State Public Service Commission, and other forums, as necessary
Coordinate, lead, or otherwise contribute to rulemaking and public hearing activities as they pertain to NYSERDA’s portfolio
Draft policies and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Work with Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Policy Team in the development, execution, and advancement of various initiatives

Additional Responsibilities:

Serve as lead procurement counsel assisting internal clients in developing, planning, and executing NYSERDA and State policy initiatives related to programs and strategies within the attorney’s portfolio
Provide risk-management counsel to program staff, such as identifying the likelihood and consequences of legal risks and effectuating solutions
Work closely with other attorneys on a range of matters to ensure coordination among attorneys and with respect to the programs they advise
Draft, edit and coordinate contracts and other documents needed to implement programs and initiatives within the attorney’s portfolio and advise and assist with respect to such matters
Drive projects forward by gathering and effectively organizing required information, communicating effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, developing, and monitoring plans, and keeping track of responsibilities and commitments of the team members
Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive matters
Assist and advise on any of the legal affairs of the Authority, including but not limited to compliance with federal and state environmental and energy law and regulations, and all other applicable state laws; interactions with federal, state, and private sector stakeholders, partners, regulators, and other interested parties; litigation involving the Authority
Manage expectations, timelines, and priorities among competing demands from internal clients
Adapt communication styles for internal clients, regulators and external stakeholders that are passionate about achieving NYSERDA’s aggressive clean energy goals
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of New York State
Targeting approximately 5 years for Associate Counsel II and between approximately 6- and 8-years’ experience for Senior Counsel, in each case as legal counsel in one or more of the following subject areas:
Regulatory compliance practice and representation in administrative litigation proceedings with a solid understanding of administrative law practice, preferably in the New York State jurisdiction
Direct experience with legislative analysis, legislative drafting, and the drafting of regulations
Renewable energy and energy efficiency project development, finance, or legal affairs
Complex regulatory proceedings involving energy- and environment-related matters
Government contracting involving sophisticated technologies and/or energy-related initiatives
Demonstrated interest and expertise in energy or environmental law including implementation of statutory requirements or experience with public rulemaking
An articulate and persuasive communicator, in both verbal and written form, who expresses ideas effectively and fluently and recognizes the importance of listening
Resourceful problem-solver focused on pragmatic and effective solutions to complex issues, maintaining focus on the big picture while paying attention to detail
Strong diplomatic and discretion skills to navigate sensitive projects and negotiations among both NYSERDA and inter-agency teams with varied interests
Possession of a deep appreciation for the inter-relationship of the needs and perspectives of internal and external stakeholders
Resolute integrity
Able to handle highly sensitive matters with absolute integrity and discretion
Able to handle stressful situations with measured calmness and decisiveness

We are seeking a policy analyst to conduct one or more research projects at the intersection of advanced nuclear energy and environmental justice. The policy analyst will research, write, and present their findings and contribute toward the organization’s growing body of knowledge and policy recommendations. They will educate key stakeholders, including policymakers, on their findings and grow their professional networks by collaborating with external partners.

This policy analyst will play a critical role in the execution of our work to advance the consent-based siting of domestic nuclear waste. The analyst will help identify and engage with interested communities around a consent-based process that would enable the successful and equitable siting of a potential future spent nuclear fuel facility.

The ideal candidate will have a professional or educational background in one or more of the following:

Energy systems and energy markets
Community engagement
Energy policy or climate policy
Nuclear engineering/nuclear waste management
Nuclear safeguards/security/nonproliferation

Good Energy Collective operates as a worker self-directed nonprofit organization. Employees are empowered to direct their work, develop their career path, and share responsibility for fostering positive workplace conditions. Applicants should be capable of working independently and managing their time and tasks. All staff will work collaboratively with Good Energy supervisors to develop a description of their role and responsibilities and identify mentorship needs and goals for personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities

Research and develop written and visual products about nuclear waste management
Propose and execute new lines of inquiry with regard to advanced nuclear energy, environmental justice, and climate change
Engage regularly with external organizations
Educate policymakers and other stakeholders on research results and analysis
Participate on relevant research panels and talk with members of the press as opportunities arise
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Authorization to work in the United States
Demonstrated ability to work on a diverse team, especially virtually
A passion for progressive issues
A willingness to engage and learn
An interest in climate change, environmental justice, and nuclear energy

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $65,000–$70,000
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible vacation, sick, family, and parental leave policies

The Climate and Energy Policy Advisor supports The Nature Conservancy in Maine’s policy and conservation goals by engaging in policy analysis, research, and direct lobbying. They work with the Director of Government Relations in Maine and chapter leadership to develop and advance our policy priorities related to climate and energy issues. As part of the Public Affairs team, they coordinate with conservation staff and build relationships between TNC Maine and state agencies including regulatory bodies, elected officials, the private sector, and non-profit partner organizations. While this position focuses on energy and climate policy in Maine, our work is within the context of the larger region and involves coordinating and strategy design with TNC climate and conservation staff across the northeast and North America.

Duties include working within a highly matrixed organization to execute strategies for advancing organizational policy priorities that integrate climate action with biodiversity/conservation goals and community needs (with a particular focus on those most impacted by climate change and energy transitions). The person in this role will track, engage, and influence state legislative and administrative actions related to renewable energy deployment, energy infrastructure and siting, and climate goals and mitigation plans. Some federal policy work may be involved in coordination with our Director of Government Relations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Fluency in English.
Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into clear reports.
Experience with legislative, policy, planning, or corporate initiatives at two or more of the following levels: international, national, sub-national/state, or local.
Experience presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership.
Experience working with partners/government agencies and the corporate sector.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Experience coordinating thoughtfully about projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams and functions to achieve optimal results.
Familiarity with social, economic, and political conditions and issues in the climate and energy space in Maine and/or the northeast.
An understanding of the connection between climate change and biodiversity and how that relationship manifests itself in climate and energy policy.
Experience negotiating complex agreements and contracts.
Experience building networks or organizational capacity, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders.
Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Annual Salary Range: $65,000-68,000

To apply for job ID 53722, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Inspects new construction for compliance with applicable zoning, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Inspects new construction for compliance with applicable zoning, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations.
Serves as secretary to the Wetlands Board to include providing staff reports and presentations to the Wetlands Board
Responds to citizen complaints regarding zoning and environmental codes, drainage, flooding, etc.
Reviews zoning, land disturbance and wetlands permit applications and issues permits.
Reviews plans of development, erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater management plans.
Tracks land disturbances, BMPs and zoning violations and inoperable vehicle complaints.
Answers questions from citizens, contractors and builders concerning ordinance provisions and enforcement regulations.
Make reports and keeps records regarding inspections and violations.
Performs a variety of research on zoning, background information, and administrative request.
Performs related tasks as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the erosion and sediment control ordinance and related environmental codes.
Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in code enforcement.
Ability to detect zoning violations.
General knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the environmental field.
Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports.
Ability to interpret various rules and regulations.
Ability to prepare and present technical information clearly.
Ability to read and interpret plans.
Ability to contact property owners, contractors and the public and effect satisfactory working relationships; firmness and tact in enforcing erosion or sediment control and stormwater codes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other public agencies and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: Degree or experience in related field Major course work in planning, geography environmental studies/compliance stormwater management or a related field and some experience in zoning.

Any combination of education and experience, minimum high school diploma required or equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred: Stormwater/Erosion Inspection certification. Dual Combined DEQ certification (Inspector, Plan Reviewer and Administrator) Must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

Plan Review certification is highly encouraged

The Program Officer for Environment and Community Health is an integral part of a close-knit team working to shape and execute the Foundation’s strategies to protect and improve the physical health of our communities and the preservation of our environment by advancing environmental justice and prioritizing health equity in Allegheny County.The program officer is a fierce and committed advocate for programmatic and policy-level interventions that are necessary to promote equitable access to land, air, and water, safeguard the health of communities of color by preserving their environments, build agency within communities to advance environmental justice and ensure access to high quality, affordable, accessible and culturally responsive health care and health-related services. This individual participates in programs, capacity building efforts, and special initiatives to strengthen the systems and infrastructure dedicated to environmental justice and protecting and improving the health of individuals and families in Allegheny County. The program officer is responsible for managing a responsive and proactive grant-making portfolio that enhances the nonprofit sector’s ability to identify and address, in a culturally responsive, respectful and comprehensive manner, strategies that support community-centered conservation and stewardship of natural resources, center communities in environmental decision-making, increase access to quality health care services, and amplify the intersectional nature of working to protect the health of our communities and the preservation of our environment.

The program officer will work closely with the Center for Philanthropy and the Development & Donor Services staff to create productive partnerships with Foundation’s donors and will work with internal and external colleagues to strengthen the Foundation’s capacity to create impact and to foster a community where all individuals can thrive. This position will also work closely with the Community Partnerships and Learning staff to facilitate convenings with local and regional stakeholders related to public health and environmental issues.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking

Independently manage grants in the environmental action and basic needs portfolios from application through interim and final reporting.
Evaluate grant applications, performing essential due diligence and evaluation of grant applications and communicating with grant-seekers regularly through virtual and in-person meetings and conducting site visits as part of the review process.
Represent grant-seekers by preparing and presenting written grant summaries and grantee progress reports to the Program Committee and other board committees.
Assess grantee progress and maintain ongoing communication with grantees to both understand their evolving needs and continuously improve the grantee experience.
Oversee and execute participatory grant-making processes, including selecting and training grant reviewers, facilitating grant review panels, documenting panel decisions, sharing panel recommendations and evaluating the participatory grant-making process.
Create and manage advisory committees to inform and evaluate grant-making and program initiatives.
Identify challenges facing grantee organizations and networks and ensure that the grant portfolio helps to meet those needs in areas such as leadership and governance, financial sustainability, racial justice practice, and through convenings, sharing best practices and other technical assistance.
Work with the director of grantmaking to assure full utilization of the Foundation’s field of interest and special purpose funds to execute grantmaking that fully aligned with donor intent and the Foundation’s funding priorities.
Work closely with administrative staff to ensure that data regarding grantmaking is accurate and timely.
Communicate with nonprofit agencies, public and private funders, and the general public about the Foundation’s grant-making priorities, guidelines, and proposal review process.

Community Engagement

Build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse thought leaders, funders, nonprofits and other key stakeholders to shape the Foundation’s environmental action and physical health priorities and support effective collaboration.
Serve as a resource and thought partner to external stakeholders who are interested in learning more about or advancing work that is aligned with the Environmental Action focus area.
Develop and implement convenings on issues relevant to the grant portfolio and for the benefit of grantee partners and the communities they serve; track decisions and next steps, disseminate notes and coordinate follow-up actions; when appropriate, collaborate with the VP, Community Partnerships and Learning.
Develop and/or participate in foundation-initiated and community-led convenings that center truth-telling about racial and economic injustice and create space for dialogue and healing that builds momentum toward community-driven solutions.
Regularly attend meetings, events, celebrations hosted by grantees that showcase the organization’s work.
Meet with potential applicants, individually or via information sessions, to help them understand the Foundation’s grant process and strategic priorities.
Represent The Foundation, when assigned, in local and regional partnerships that address critical community needs.

Public Policy and Community Impact

Participate in the development and implementation of convenings with key stakeholders to identify and activate the foundation’s role in public policy and community impact efforts and, when needed, facilitate sessions.
Elevate to Policy and Community Impact staff policy and advocacy issues that are identified through the grant-making process and other program-related convenings that align with the Foundation policy agenda and/or impact areas, as well as emergent, time-sensitive issues of critical importance to the Foundation’s priorities.
Share content knowledge and expertise with policy and community impact staff, acting as a resource and thought partner to inform the design, implementation and/or evaluation of public policy efforts that relate to the Environmental Action portfolio.

Research and Learning

Contribute to the development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the environmental action portfolio and participate in the evaluation of the results.
Identify timely and reliable sources of research to understand and respond to key issues related to environmental justice, health equity, ecosystem conservation, and climate change.
Participate in efforts to fully engage the individuals served by the Foundation to assure that their voices and lived experiences inform grant-making priorities and strategies.
Participate in efforts to aggregate, and commission where necessary, research that effectively captures and describes the context and causality of factors that impact the quality of life for diverse populations across Allegheny County.

Donor Engagement

Collaborate proactively and responsively with Development and Donor Services staff to serve donors in meeting their philanthropic goals.
Participate in Center for Philanthropy programs in order to contribute to a culture of excellence in donor education, donor engagement, “co-creationâ€ of giving opportunities, and increased alignment between Foundation and donor giving on significant community issues.

Other

Other tasks as assigned.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commitment to the foundation’s values of collaboration, trust, racial justice, community and accountability.
Curiosity, strong research skills, and the ability to examine, analyze, and interpret data from multiple secondary sources.
Creative and analytical writing and skills, including the ability to design new strategies, ask relevant questions as well as to synthesize information into a coherent report or proposal.
A commitment to integrity, transparency, honesty and cultural humility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary education in a related field of study with at least five years of relevant experience, preferably within the nonprofit or public sectors; an advanced degree in public health, sustainability, environmental science or similar fields of study preferred.
Knowledge and track record to serve as a critical advisor and subject matter expert on strategies to advance environmental justice, climate change interventions, and health equity; knowledge of related federal, state and local policy is a plus.
Familiarity with, but not necessarily a professional background in, philanthropy and philanthropic processes.
Creative and analytical writing skills, with a focus on being able to synthesize complex concepts, information, and recommendations succinctly and effectively for decision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage deadlines and to work independently.
Strong written and verbal skills; demonstrated persuasive and respectful presentation skills for communications with internal and external stakeholders, and people from the communities we are working to reach on a range of complex issues.
Experience working with racially, culturally, and economically diverse communities.
Strong technical proficiency and the ability to quickly learn to function with the Blackbaud suite of products and Foundant.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related applications.

At Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we know that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve.

Together, the women and men of Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. serve 1 million customers across eight states. Aqua uses science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water and responsibly return wastewater to our rivers and streams. Join our team and make a difference!

Are you passionate about the environment, protecting water resources and providing your neighbors with the highest quality water possible? If so, we have a great opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Specialist, under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks to support Aqua’s compliance functions in accordance with compliance initiatives and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Schedule sampling for all systems at the appropriate times and assist operators and managers with sampling issues. Records and monitors test results on Excel spreadsheets or appropriate databases. Contact the state to correct any discrepancies. Ensure compliance with sampling requirements by reviewing chain of custody forms, checks sample codes, and work with the labs to ensure complete and accurate paperwork for each sample and track sample results. Ensure that all monthly and quarterly samples are collected. Review the test results for compliance. Report any exceeding amounts to the responsible departments (internal managers).
Draft compliance reports and compiles data for reports. Organize and track compliance work for inclusion in reports, including field data. Issue work orders and schedules for additional compliance work. Plot and graphs data, and tracks compliance.
Review inspection reports and regulatory correspondence. Share information with others electronically and draft response letters. Issue work orders for compliance repairs. Meet with operators and managers to discuss inspection reports. Work with engineer and managers to draft responses.
Prepare and maintain sampling plan including monthly bacteriological, lead and copper, disinfection by-products, and others for all systems and updates sample sites as needed. Ensure all samples are collected and reviews data.
Collect flow and pumping data from groundwater wells to ensure compliance with all applicable permits.
Communicate urgent information to supervisors and operators and customers regarding water quality inquiries. Serve in an advisory/training capacity towards plant staff on sampling and proper test procedures to ensure compliance.
Reviews inspection reports and regulatory correspondence, meeting with operators and managers as needed to gather details and discuss results. Partners with engineers and management to draft responses.
Coordinates and oversees environmental programs including water and wastewater sampling programs at assigned states.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS Degree required (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

2-4 years related water/wastewater operations or compliance related experience preferred
Experience working with databases and computerized maintenance management systems preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Working conditions include some travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents (if applicable).