Supervisor Environmental Compliance Monitoring - Environmental Services - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

1h • $121,125 - $171,000

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Supervisor Environmental Compliance Monitoring is a supervisory role in the Environmental Department, responsible for leading and coordinating environmental efforts to maintain compliance with environmental regulatory responsibilities. The role supports state-based and distribution operations, develops processes and tools for permitting and compliance, and coordinates with regulatory agencies and internal teams. Storm-duty is required as needed.

The estimated pay range is $121,125–$171,000. For certain locations, including New Jersey, the range includes a 20% differential and is $145,350–$205,200. Actual base salary depends on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

FirstEnergy offers competitive pay and incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and skills-development training with tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy states that it supports workforce diversity and provides equal employment consideration to qualified applicants.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife/Zoology, Environmental or Physical Sciences/Studies, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with 5–7 years of work experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience must include work with electric utilities and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs that communicate environmental information and regulatory requirements to project managers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of permitting and project-management needs and how to ensure portfolio success.
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives and projects involving permitting, compliance, reporting, and program development.
• Ability to manage and lead subject matter experts providing support across multiple business units and to support organizations outside the employee's supervision.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies to align on permitting expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead others in achieving goals for the business unit and FirstEnergy.
• Ability to set and communicate clear expectations, priorities, and measures of success.
• Experience mitigating environmental risk and pursuing continuous improvement.
• Geographic Information Systems knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of energy delivery, E365, Transmission and/or Distribution Capital Program, and other FirstEnergy assets.
• Ability to manage internal and external contracted resources.
• Ability to adapt communication skills and convey regulatory compliance to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety by controlling personal exposure and that of team members and contracted support staff through personal behaviors, knowledge of safety management systems, and field verifications.
• Champion human performance improvement initiatives and promote continuous learning by sharing experiences and working with human performance and other business units.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment where employees are encouraged to speak up, maintain a questioning attitude, and suggest improvements to work practices.
• Align resources to provide the appropriate level of support across state-based operations.
• Develop processes and tools for distribution permitting and compliance.
• Build the team's knowledge of and adherence to the Tx/Dx Project Management Lifecycle Process (PLMP).
• Ensure timely and consistent responses to emergent distribution portfolio projects.
• Support development and implementation of the department's priorities, initiatives, and business plan.
• Identify employee development needs and provide practical growth opportunities in areas of interest.
• Coordinate permitting information with regulatory agencies and applicable internal and external groups, including FirstEnergy Project Development, Project Management, Design, Construction, and Operations.
• Ensure permits and required regulatory reports are submitted on time.
• Seek opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen relationships with internal and external customers.
• Set team priorities and goals to ensure task completion, and coordinate work activities with other supervisors and managers.
• Perform storm-duty as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills-development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager