Natural Resource Specialist II
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Job Location:
Deer Valley, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Natural Resource Specialist II will provide support to APS Forestry Environmental and Special Programs vegetation management operations to ensure that the departments projects comply with the companys overall goals and objectives and all applicable laws and on specialty will be required to interface with regulatory personnel; environmental permit implementation regulatory interpretation conduct field surveys for threatened endangered and sensitive plant and animal species and address habitat concerns.
This role will research threatened endangered and sensitive species life history and apply applicable mitigations to projects to protect and preserve these species and their habitats. Perform in-field inspections concerning the effectiveness of field operations which may include evaluating work performance and the companys compliance with applicable laws industry standards environmental regulations involving SHPO USFWS USFS NEPA FERC DOT ANSI OSHA ADEQ SPCC APS safety standards and the APS Vegetation Management Manual.
Environmental factors:
- Subject to work hours outside of a normal work schedule and outdoors during inclement weather situations.
- Periodically prone to dangers inherent to work sites including exposure to sharp high-speed rotating equipment electrical fields falling and flying debris difficult terrain pesticides and animal insect and snake bites.
- Involves driving throughout our APS service territory which may include overnight travel.
- Monitors the operations of facilities for environmental compliance and identifies potential non-compliance issues.
- Additional duties may include evening and weekend on call duty activities and for Environmental manage an on call spill phone.
Minimum Requirements
- BS in Archaeology Biology Botany Wildlife or related environmental sciences with 5 years of documented related experience with 2 of the 5 years providing similar services for an electric utility.
Must have adequate academic credentials to satisfy requirements of U.S.D.A. Forest Service to conduct cultural resource and/or biological assessments concerning threatened and endangered species and a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent environmental laws. - ISA Certified Arborist and Utility Specialist certifications USFWS Sub-permittee registration and applicable Arizona State Pesticide certification preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer experience using ArcView MS Word Excel and Access.
- Must have a demonstrated aptitude for public relations and interpersonal communications and demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and environmental stewardship.
Major Accountabilities
1) With general direction and weekly review responsible for providing input regarding plans and programs which have a significant impact on the performance of the business unit.
2) Provide support to overall directives and performance expectations in compliance with the companys Accident Prevention Manual and labor contract.
3) Conduct habitat and species-specific field surveys and research as necessary to support biological assessments surveys on company rights-of-way to meet agency and federal regulatory requirements pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Prepare Biological Assessments and Biological Evaluations.
4) Oversee and/or conduct cultural resource surveys on company rights-of-way to meet requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office.
5) Author biological assessments and archaeological reports in support of the divisions work plans and goals.
6) Provide technical expertise instruction and assistance to field personnel.
7) Maintain up to date knowledge of environmental and industry regulations and technology through professional reading attendance at seminars and participation in professional organizations.
8) Participate in implementation and continuation of the companys Raptor Protection Program. Develop and maintain GIS applications.
9) Assist in the planning and scheduling of Forestry and Special Programs crews and contractors in accordance with defined goals and the needs of the work. mProvide technical expertise regarding field locations with biological and cultural resource restrictions and where required provide mitigation oversight of field operations.
10) Develop and conduct company training programs and public education programs related to biological and cultural resource regulations.
11) Conducts or leads advanced scientific studies to support the safe and efficient operation of business units or plants within the organization.
12) Monitors the operations of facilities for environmental compliance and identifies potential non-compliance issues.
13) Operates maintains and monitors operating systems (e.g. water treatment and waste disposal) and or air quality systems to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
14) Prepares and revises technical documents for internal and external audit groups.15) May on occasion interface directly with regulatory agencies on questions of permit implementation and regulatory interpretation.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Pinnacle West) maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to recruiting hiring promoting compensating reassigning demoting transferring laying off recalling terminating employment and training for all positions without regard to race color religion disability age national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status protected veteran status or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Succession Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Military Experience
- Case Management
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Leadership Experience
