American Electric Power-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Roanoke, VA
5,001-10,000 employees

Shoreline Management supports shoreline permitting, compliance, and coordination activities at a hydroelectric facility or reservoir. This role involves interpreting regulatory requirements, evaluating permit applications, conducting field inspections, and acting as a key liaison between the company, the public, and various regulatory and stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical acumen, and a customer-focused mindset. This position is part of the Shoreline Management group. It will support shoreline permitting, compliance, and coordination activities at the Smith Mountain Lake hydroelectric project. Plant Support Specialist Associate Shoreline Management supports shoreline permitting, compliance, and coordination activities at a hydroelectric facility or reservoir. This role involves interpreting regulatory requirements, evaluating permit applications, conducting field inspections, and acting as a key liaison between the company, the public, and various regulatory and stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical acumen, and a customer-focused mindset.

  • Review and process shoreline permit applications for docks, erosion control structures, and other land use requests.
  • Ensure proposed activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including project-specific shoreline management plans and license requirements.
  • Interpret and apply environmental and shoreline regulatory requirements such as those from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental agencies, and local governments.
  • Maintain records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable permits and regulations.
  • Conduct on-site inspections of structures and properties within the Project boundary to assess compliance and evaluate permit requests.
  • Perform routine shoreline monitoring and document findings.
  • Coordinate with contractors on shoreline-related projects such as dock construction, vegetation management, erosion control, and shoreline stabilization.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for shoreline-related inquiries from property owners, applicants, and the public.
  • Provide technical guidance to customers throughout the permitting process.
  • Represent the company in meetings with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.
  • Participate in public outreach, educational sessions, and stakeholder meetings to promote awareness and understanding of shoreline management policies.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
  • 1–3 years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, land use planning, surveying or related field preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in the field and in a team environment.
  • Comfortable engaging with the public and presenting information in meetings.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations as needed.
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resources, Geography, GIS, Planning, or a related field preferred
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations (e.g., FERC, Clean Water Act, state/local permitting requirements) preferred
  • Experience with GIS mapping, land use documentation, or property record systems is preferred.
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