Environmental Manager - APCO

American Electric Power•Charleston, WV

1d•Remote

About The Position

Within the assigned section or group, manage and direct employees in the execution of all environmental permit, program, compliance, management system activities and related work; and/or provide the highest staff level development, coordination, and execution of one or more environmental program, policy, and similar activities. Lead the assigned section or group in a manner that fosters a culture aligned with AEP’s values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in field relevant to environmental discipline, or for environmental management systems.
Associates Degree/HS Diploma and 2 (two) years of experience in the relevant environmental discipline.
Typically, eight years of increasing responsibility with environmental management systems, studies, permitting, or compliance activities in addition to any experience requirements above.
Valid driver’s license.
Leadership qualities and high potential must be demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

Role-specific licensure (e.g. Professional Engineer) may be required based on specific programmatic responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Effectively coordinate environmental permitting, programmatic compliance, management system development, and related activities performed within the assigned group, and sub-groups, in support of AEP business units, and where required work with other AEP groups, consultants, governmental agencies, industry organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Provide technical guidance and leadership for assigned activities.
Serve as focal point for all the section’s assigned activities and any subject matter expertise and other departmental leadership for consistency of application and approach.
Develop, propose, and implement standard processes and enhancements to optimize and continuously improve the work of the group.
Monitor conformance and hold the work group accountable to policies, standards, and standard processes.
Engage in, lead, and promote involvement in the development and review of environmental regulations and environmental research & development.
Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the acquisition of necessary resources for the sub-group.
Conduct regular performance reviews, merit/promotional salary recommendations, and administer all AEP administrative policy and program requirements.
Provide on-going guidance, development, and coaching of staff in performance of their tasks.
Clearly define performance expectations, and review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve career goals.
Be accountable for maintaining the culture of the sub-group in accordance with AEP’s expectations and effectively manage the sub-group when doing so on a remote working basis.