Regional Environmental PGM-FG

D.R. Horton•Kirkland, WA

5d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees. Forestar is currently looking for a Regional Environmental Program Manager-FG. The right candidate, in coordination with Forestar’s Environmental Compliance team, will be focused on enhancing the stormwater compliance program through refinement of existing concepts for implementation in a designated region of the country. The Regional Environmental Program Manager will also be responsible for routine assessments of division performance with regards to overall compliance and act as a resource to resolve stormwater related issues.

Requirements

Associate degree in Environmental Sciences, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license
Possess, or obtain within one year of employment, one of the following three industry certifications: CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, CPESC-IT, CESSWI-IT, CISEC-IT (In-Training)
Possess or obtain OSHA 30 Hour certification within six months of employment
All required state level certifications within the region
Possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via FOR applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock
The noise level is generally loud

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail
Ability to work well within a team
Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to equip Forestar’s Region and Division personnel with knowledge to achieve & maintain environmental compliance, thereby reducing risk
Serve as the subject matter expert for the USEPA State and Federal NPDES construction stormwater program requirements
Maintain familiarity with the USEPA/USACE wetlands permitting protocols, US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) endangered species regulations, and air quality dust control requirements, as they relate to land development and construction
Visit each Forestar Division in the Region, at least once per quarter, to walk projects with personnel and review findings, combined with group meetings for training & guidance
Create and deliver compliance training content in conjunction with applicable regulations
Develop, implement, and administer revisions to Forestar’s NPDES compliance program as regulatory, operational or industry standards dictate
Meet with stormwater inspection companies and Best Management Practice (BMP) companies on an as needed basis (including land development contractors who are performing BMP installation and maintenance as a part of their contract)
Facilitate updates to Forestar’s Site Inventory List (SIL), for continued proper permitting coverage
Review and facilitate written responses to regulatory agencies as needed (utilizing a template format)
Collaborate with Forestar’s Legal and Corporate leadership teams to develop improvements to on-going practices and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
Review Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and related records, to ensure consistent compliance with policies of the applicable regulatory agency, as well as Forestar policy and objectives
Attend virtual Environmental Compliance Team (ECT) staff meetings every two weeks and provide updates
Timely and accurate reporting to Corporate, Regional and Division management
Review budgets related to erosion control and stormwater management as applicable
Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety, and conduct periodic safety assessments to evaluate the use of personal protective equipment, identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures
Meet with stormwater site inspection companies and Best Management Practice (BMP) companies on an as needed basis. Review contract requirements and execution by land development contractors who are performing BMP installation and maintenance as part of their contract
Conduct workplace safety inspections to evaluate the use of personal protective equipment according to applicable regulations, identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures, test, and maintain safety equipment, and respond to and rectify any safety incidences on work sites
Create and conduct safety programs training content in conjunction with changing regulations
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight, approximately 2-4 nights per month