Principal environmental scientist job description

• Minimum B.A./B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or another related field
• At least 15 years of direct, relevant work experience in California
• Demonstrated experience in management and professional development of technical staff, and successful financial management on project, program, and office-wide scales
• California P.E. or P.G. license
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER training (current)
• Knowledge of current and emerging California policies and procedures with particular expertise in RWQCB and DTSC directives and goals
• Excellent communications skills; interpersonal skills, technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; contribute to team and company culture
• Positive attitude and eager to streamline and improve process and workflows
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills, and innovative
• An advanced technical degree

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as the #1 ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group in 2021. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 12 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. If hired, we require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Total Rewards Package* Includes:

HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options
Three Weeks Vacation accrued in the first year
401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
2x/Year Bonus Opportunities
Paid Sick Leave
Eight Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Dental, vision, prescription drug
Supplemental life insurance
Volunteer Pay for a Day
Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance
Professional Development
Mentoring
Patagonia Merchandise Partnership
And much more!

*All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Salary: $ 95350 to $ 157300 annually

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Job Description

Job Specifications

Manage and direct air emissions testing and related compliance activities for Black Hills Electric Operations in Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming and for Black Hills Gas Operations in Arkansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. Provide regulatory and technical support for air quality continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) located at thermal electric generation plants.

SALARY RANGE: $95,350 - $157,300 (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Environmental Manager

LOCATION:Denver, Colorado

+ A comprehensive relocation package is offered for this position! Details about this package will be shared during the interview and offer process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Demonstrate and maintain excellent safe work ethics to ensure a safe work environment.

+ Perform and run emissions testing projects for electric power generation, natural gas compressor stations, and air pollutant sources at natural gas transmission and storage sites.

+ Provide CEMS support including but not limited to data validation, QA/QC audits, and reporting.

+ Develop and implement compliance reports and other tools that will assist the business unit in meeting their permit terms and applicable air quality regulations.

+ Review and interpret rules and permit conditions associated with CEMS and emissions testing.

+ Handle air quality permits and assistance operations with compliance.

+ Provide technical information to management to support compliance with various federal, state and local environmental programs, with primary focus on air quality regulatory matters.

+ Provide technical assistance, as needed, to support compliance with other regulatory programs outside the scope of air quality.

+ Assist with the development of corporate-wide environmental policies and consistent training and management programs that can be used by all Company business units.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Maintain visibility and communication by conducting site visits, conducting and attending monthly environmental and/or operational issues meetings with the business unit, attending monthly environmental department staff meetings and being available for supporting other business units as needed.

+ Represent the company as needed at regulatory meetings.

+ Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Minimum (10) ten years of experience directly related to state and federal environmental regulatory programs applicable to at least one of the following: air quality emissions testing or continuous emissions monitoring system required.

+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

+ Ability to work at heights of approximately 100 feet.

+ Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of one job function, CEMS or Emissions Testing.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and communicate Federal and State regulations, including permitting and compliance requirements such as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63, and 75.

+ Strong customer service skills with ability to anticipate problems, develop alternatives and initiate workarounds. Can determine needs and priorities and prioritize/complete multiple tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Establish schedules/guidelines for others.

+ Ability to provide effective work direction to others; excellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively communicate analyses to project management, division directors and corporate management.

+ Ability to work effectively in a team; lead problem solving groups, develop solutions and implement actions; acts as a role model; ability to mentor/coach junior environmental professionals.

+ Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Database development and ability to demonstrate managements skills in SQL. Knowledge or ability to learn Teledyne Monitor Labs software.

+ Ability to interpret government regulations, develop and implement compliance directives.

+ Ability to facilitate and implement process improvements in a team or as an individual, with potential division/corporate impact.

+ Demonstrates the ability to prioritize issues, develop and implement solutions.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The mental and physical descriptions are representative of the activities an employee in an office job performs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental description: Understand, remember, apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, and communicate routine factual information. Apply common sense in performing job functions, usually within a set of rules or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee continuously accesses, inputs, and retrieves electronic information and communicates regarding the information. Employee frequently moves about the office space. Employee may occasionally: climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach. Employee must be able to operate routine office equipment including computers and similar equipment. Must be able to routinely perform this work for an average of 6-8 hours per day and occasional extended hours as necessary. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include: Light work. The employee is continuously moving about the job site or office space. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of reaching and moving controls exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Work environment: Routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise level and occasionally outdoors in sometimes inclement weather. Worker may be subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in places of height or close quarters. Willing to travel up to 15% (e.g., 3.5 days/month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job and the employee must have proper licensing to operate a motor vehicle.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company:We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual incentive program, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, additional Veteran PTO, paid holidays and annual floating holidays, company paid short term and long term disability, paid parental leave, health and wellness program, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Wage: 95350 to 157300

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