Environmental Analyst – Land & Water Resources

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is looking to hire for a key environmental role in the Environmental Health & Safety team. Land & Water Analyst play a vital part in keeping our power production operations environmentally sound and forward-thinking. Based at our headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, this position includes regular visits to our generating facilities as well as our member owner transmission & distribution facilities. This position requires up to 25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Ecology, or a related applied science.
• Experience working with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform environmental data analysis and regulatory interpretation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), SPCC/ FRP, NPDES permitting, Coal Combustion Residual (CCR).
• Experience in site investigations, applied geoscience (e.g., environmental characterization, hydrogeologic assessments), and permitting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage permitting and reporting for Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) permitting.
• Implement compliance with 316(b) and impacts to existing generating facility’s cooling water intake.
• Manage & implement environmental plans such as Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC), Facility Response Plans (FRP), and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Complete annual reporting for Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know (EPCRA), including Tier II and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting.
• Analyze existing and emerging environmental regulations and communicate operational impacts including providing summary documentation and formal presentations.
• Provide technical support and environmental training for plant staff on compliance expectations.

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees