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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 23 hours ago

Transmission Siting, Permitting & Environmental Planner I, II, III or Senior

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $139K/yr

8+ years exp

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative that provides reliable and affordable power services to its members. They are seeking a Transmission Siting, Permitting & Environmental Planner who will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of siting, land use permitting, and environmental compliance for transmission projects.

Natural Resources

Responsibilities

Coordinate the routing/site selection process including documenting the related steps that make up the alternative routing/site methodology

Coordinate the local and federal land use permitting including coordinating with local governments, preparing applications and presenting findings

Coordinate the environmental compliance and related permits, concurrences and approvals including planning, development and finalization of environmental reports and studies

Develop, coordinate and implement public involvement and inter-agency scoping meetings

Develop and implement environmental compliance monitoring programs to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with environmental regulations, county stipulations, permit stipulations and agency conditions

Develop and implement plans that detail how proposed transmission capital construction projects will be constructed, operated and maintained (Plans of Development, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Plans, and related plans)

Provide land use permitting and environmental support to Transmission Maintenance activities

Provide awareness training for employees and contractors regarding environmental compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other regulatory and permit requirements

Establish and maintain productive relationships with land management and regulatory agency representatives including the Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State wildlife agencies, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, state-wide historic preservation offices and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers

Represent Tri-State on technical committees on siting, land use permitting and environmental issues as assigned

Present findings and report conclusions of siting, permitting and environmental matters to the public

Evaluate proposals for environmental studies and services from outside consultants; prepare technical provisions and evaluate bidders

Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate contractor performance and budgets for siting, permitting and environmental services and studies

Assist and/or prepare letters/reports/papers to address Tri-State’s concerns on proposed legislation, regulations, and management plans as they relate to the construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and future facilities

Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job

Qualification

NEPA knowledgeEnvironmental complianceLand use permittingPublic speakingField inspectionRegulatory communicationPC proficiencyTeam coordinationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences or related area

Possess strong working knowledge of NEPA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act, among others specific to transmission-related projects

Working knowledge of laws, regulations pertaining to national siting, land use, and environmental policy, rural utilities, clean water, endangered species, land management, weeds, migratory birds, raptor protection, wildlife protection, historic and cultural protection

Physical ability to make field inspections

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, particularly with regulatory agencies and field crews

Working knowledge of PCs and corresponding business software, including word processing and spreadsheets

Public speaking skills required

Eight (8) years of related experience in siting, permitting and environmental compliance, including two (2) years of experience in a lead or coordinator role

Willingness to travel up to 25 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)

Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position