Position Summary Description
The Lead Environmental & Air Quality Regulatory Specialist position manages, oversees and coordinates various regulatory compliance efforts toward the design, siting, construction and/or operation of Seminole’s electric generation and transmission assets. This role executes specific tasks, prepares and/or reviews regulatory submittals and applications, evaluates reporting requirements, and provides guidance on applicable regulatory requirements. Maintains general and/or specific knowledge of current and future regulatory requirements within multiple regulatory areas including, but not limited to, state and federal programs related to: Clean Water Act, waste management, environmental resources, stormwater, storage tanks, siting requirements, and the National Environmental Policy Act. In-depth specialized experience and knowledge of current and proposed requirements applicable to Seminole’s operations under State of Florida Clean Air Act programs and a demonstrated ability to lead, manage, coordinate, and oversee Seminole’s related efforts is a prerequisite of the position.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences or related Engineering.
Desire eight (8) or more years’ experience in a combination of the following:
- Specialized experience and knowledge in State and Federal Air Quality Regulatory & Permitting Programs (6 Years)
- Pre/Post Project Environmental Permitting (4 Years)
- Environmental Compliance Monitoring and/or Testing
- Implementing Environmental Regulation and/or Policy (4 Years)
- Environmental Management Systems
- Compliance, Auditing and/or Risk Management
Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional
Technical Competencies/Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of:
- Federal Energy Policy
- Utility scale electricity generation and transmission
- Auditing procedures and risk management
- Sufficient knowledge of:
- State and Federal Environmental Policy
- State and Federal regulatory structures and rulemaking proposals
- RUS NEPA review requirements
- Clean Water Act and implementing regulations in context of electric sector
- Florida’s Power Plant Siting Act and related Conditions of Certification Process
- Pollution Control Equipment Operations and Efficiencies
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Clean Air Act and implementing regulations in context of electric sector
- New Source Review and/or FL Air Construction Permit thresholds
- QA/QC requirements in context of CEMS monitoring
- Stack Test Monitoring methods and performance
- NSPS/NESHAP interpretation and requirements applicability
- Strong Project Management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Soft Competencies/Skills:
- Effective verbal/nonverbal communication and listening
- Proficient writing and presentation skills
- Ability to:
- Multitask and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
- Direct program work and lead cross-functional team efforts as necessary
- Interpret data and produce informative reports
- Initiate projects as required
- Be self-directed, originate new ideas, and able to present methods to others
- Attention to detail and reading comprehension
Essential Functions
- Develops analysis of proposed and/or final regulatory actions with potential to impact Seminole operations and/or assets and provides input and guidance on handling of same.
- Oversees, completes and/or coordinates regulatory permit applications geared toward operational flexibility of generating plants (where possible) and negotiates permit conditions as applicable toward same.
- In collaboration with operating facility personnel, prepares, coordinates and/or reviews timely periodic regulatory submittals. Ensures consistency with applicable regulations and/or permit conditions. Manages timelines with sufficient review periods afforded to the Regulatory Compliance Director and/or General Counsel.
- Oversees, coordinates, and/or evaluates environmental consulting and engineering contractors throughout the life cycle of projects including budgeting and scope adherence.
- Assists with and/or develops compliance training materials for facility personnel.
- Provides regulatory guidance to facility personnel.
- Develops work orders, purchase orders, contract specifications and/or bid proposal documents for environmental projects, studies and/or services.
- Assists inter-departmental teams with the assessment of environmental, regulatory and technical alternative analyses of proposed projects.
- Conducts supplemental review of facility environmental monitoring data in support of permit and regulatory requirements. Communicates and provides recommendations to facility personnel and/or the Regulatory Compliance Director as necessary.
- Monitors and participates in Industry Advocacy Groups on behalf of Seminole.
- Fosters and maintains effective, cooperative, and transparent relationships with Regulating Agency personnel.
- Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
- NERC Compliance: Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle report. Must be able to lift 25 pounds if needed.
Working Conditions
Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. While working in certain areas of operating plants there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.
“Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”
