Environmental Analyst III or IV

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

4d•$73,700 - $120,566•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports PSCo’s water permitting and compliance programs, including SPCC, construction dewatering, hydrostatic testing wastewater, waste and drinking water, DMR preparation and submission, and broader water-program regulatory development and implementation. The selected candidate will be placed at the Environmental Analyst III or IV level according to their skills and experience. The role designs, implements, and administers environmental studies and compliance programs, and secures and renews permits and licenses. It addresses difficult and complex issues with minimal supervision, applying broad knowledge of environmental principles and related disciplines. The role may contribute to special work teams, coordinate or consult on small projects, and occasionally receive support from Environmental Analyst I and II personnel. The position develops environmental procedures and programs; administers studies and monitoring; researches and prepares or reviews data and technical documents; conducts environmental reviews, inspections, and site assessments; and provides regulatory guidance and training. It may also review proposed regulations, assist facilities with compliance changes, support budget preparation and program implementation, and provide technical assistance during facility emergencies.

Requirements

For Environmental Analyst III: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or a related field and four years of professional environmental-related work experience.
For Environmental Analyst IV: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or a related field and six years of progressively responsible environmental-related work experience, including environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes.
Environmental Analyst IV candidates must demonstrate technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
An associate degree in environmental or applied science and three years of progressive environmental-related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement, as specified in the posting.
Additional advanced education may substitute for related work experience: MS, MA, or MBA equals two years; PhD or J.D. equals three years.

Responsibilities

Design and develop environmental procedures and programs to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, licenses, and permits.
Design and administer environmental studies and monitoring programs; conduct research and prepare or review data for permit applications, regulatory reports, management plans, and performance indicators.
Prepare technical reports and permit applications based on data, observations, and current regulations.
Conduct in-depth environmental reviews and inspections and assess sites and facilities to support compliance and minimize corporate risk and liability.
Provide technical guidance and regulatory-required or requested environmental training to facility personnel and outside contractors.
Review proposed regulations and legislation for potential business-unit impacts and assist facilities with procedural, process, or operational changes needed for compliance after adoption.
Assist with budget preparation and implement programs within budget, schedule, and regulatory constraints.
Provide technical assistance during emergency incidents at facilities when requested.
Support PSCo water permitting and compliance programs, including SPCC, construction dewatering, hydrostatic testing wastewater, waste and drinking water, DMR preparation and submittal, and water-program regulatory development and implementation.