Principal Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Permitting & Compliance (Hybrid Schedule)

SoCalGas
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
555 West 5th Street (Show on map)
Feb 08, 2025
Principal Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Permitting & Compliance (Hybrid Schedule) HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite. About Us At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers. In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America! Primary Purpose Serves as company expert in 1 or more environmental field, provides technical consulting expertise to internal clients, peers and all levels of management. Manages multiple, complex, cross-discipline projects. Acts as a key strategic contributor to ensure company compliance with specific laws to support business objectives and initiatives. Advocates the company position at government agencies to provide flexibility to company operations in meeting environmental requirements. Conducts and oversees complex analysis of the potential effects of existing and proposed company operations on the environment. May have direct reports and require some supervisory skills. Routinely anticipates, identifies, analyzes and interprets regulatory requirements and/or environmental issues affecting company operations to develop - Strategies to mitigate the impact to company operations, - Advocacy packages for use in lobbying company positions, - Compliance programs/procedures/tools to ensure compliant operations - Strategic plans to support business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Manages complex environmental projects (provides technical support to major projects having environmental impacts) and leads cross functional teams and environmental experts to determine practices, criteria, methods, tests and equipment needed for managing and resolving technical environmental issues. Develops contracts for and manages the work of consultants on major projects. May supervise 1 to 2 direct reports that support the team and/or the major projects. Assists governmental and regulatory affairs in developing strategies, policies and documentation for presenting the Company's position at state and federal regulatory proceedings. May be called upon to testify as an expert witness at agency hearings related to compliance. Interprets complex environmental regulations and monitors Company compliance to prevent fines, lost revenues, unfavorable regulatory decisions, public scrutiny or operational delays. Develops and maintains budget information. Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties). Education Bachelor's Degree Environmental, urban planning, geography, landscape architecture, science, biology, or engineering. Required Experience Minimum 8 years required, 10 years environmental experience desired. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of all levels of environmental laws, regulations, and the energy sector are required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, tact and diplomacy skills are required to negotiate favorable decisions from regulatory agencies and also satisfy multiple company clients with differing needs. Initiative and ingenuity are required in all aspects of this position. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong presentation /training /public speaking skills are required. Must be proficient with computer technology (related to technical area) and be able to work with minimum supervision. Benefits SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to: Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions) 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan Work/Life Balance including generous PTO Wellness Programs/Classes Tuition/Education Reimbursement Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University Follow us on social media to stay current with what we've been up to on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Full-time Mar 7, 2025 $112,200.00 $140,250.00 $168,300.00 SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education. SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.