• Environmental Professional II, III or Senior

    PPL CorporationAllentown, PA 18103

    Job #2789890019

  • Company Summary Statement

    PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

    Overview

    As an Environmental Professional you will perform environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, environmental assessments and develop pollution control programs for Company facilities and operations. Duties include performing assignments that are broad in nature and moderately difficult under minimum supervision.

    Responsibilities

    • Reviews and analyzes existing legislation/regulations and provides input to management.

    • Support environmental spill response and clean-up throughout the service territory and on-call emergency storm restoration as needed. This may be a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

    • Supports the environmental permitting and plans necessary to support the construction and operations of sites and facilities.

    • Core program competencies include experience with the compliance provisions of some or all of the following: the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Oil Pollution Act (OPA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); their amendments and all related rules and regulations including state and local implementing regulations as well as relevant state and local environmental regulations. Experience working with federal, state and local regulatory agencies on notification and approval processes. Participates in inspections and audits of projects and programs.

    • Evaluate construction schedules, determine required environmental needs, and work with regulatory agencies and contractors to obtain permits and resolve permitting and plan issues necessary to support the construction and operation of sites and facilities.

    • Assists with assessment reports and data compiled by contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and others to determine environmental impact on Company.

    • Provides technical training as necessary in support of environmental regulations and Company procedures.

    • Assists other environmental staff with large and/or complex projects, as required.

    • Assist with interface between various regulatory agencies' staff and the Company and provide information for expert testimony, as needed, for hearings involving environmental legislation and regulatory actions.

    • Monitor and audit project crews and construction contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permitting and plans, proper characterization and disposal of waste material, and inspections of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs) as needed.

    • All other duties and projects as assigned.

    • Performs other duties as assigned

    • Complies with all policies and standards

    Qualifications

    This position will be filled based at the appropriate level based on the candidate's background, education and experience.

    Environmental Professional I

    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline.

    Environmental Professional II

    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline and 3 or more years of environmental experience.

    Senior Environmental Professional

    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline and 5 or more years of environmental experience.

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    This position will be filled based at the appropriate level based on the candidate's background, education and experience.

    Environmental Professional I

    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline.

    Environmental Professional II

    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline and 3 or more years of environmental experience.

    Senior Environmental Professional

    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline and 5 or more years of environmental experience.

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    • Reviews and analyzes existing legislation/regulations and provides input to management.

    • Support environmental spill response and clean-up throughout the service territory and on-call emergency storm restoration as needed. This may be a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

    • Supports the environmental permitting and plans necessary to support the construction and operations of sites and facilities.

    • Core program competencies include experience with the compliance provisions of some or all of the following: the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Oil Pollution Act (OPA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); their amendments and all related rules and regulations including state and local implementing regulations as well as relevant state and local environmental regulations. Experience working with federal, state and local regulatory agencies on notification and approval processes. Participates in inspections and audits of projects and programs.

    • Evaluate construction schedules, determine required environmental needs, and work with regulatory agencies and contractors to obtain permits and resolve permitting and plan issues necessary to support the construction and operation of sites and facilities.

    • Assists with assessment reports and data compiled by contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and others to determine environmental impact on Company.

    • Provides technical training as necessary in support of environmental regulations and Company procedures.

    • Assists other environmental staff with large and/or complex projects, as required.

    • Assist with interface between various regulatory agencies' staff and the Company and provide information for expert testimony, as needed, for hearings involving environmental legislation and regulatory actions.

    • Monitor and audit project crews and construction contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permitting and plans, proper characterization and disposal of waste material, and inspections of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs) as needed.

    • All other duties and projects as assigned.

    • Performs other duties as assigned

    • Complies with all policies and standards

    Remote Work

    The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.