Arizona Public Service - APS · 14 hours ago
Natural Resource Specialist II
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) is focused on ensuring effective vegetation management operations. The Natural Resource Specialist II will support these operations by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and conducting field surveys for sensitive species.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Provide support to overall directives and performance expectations in compliance with the company's Accident Prevention Manual and labor contract
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
Oversee and/or conduct cultural resource surveys on company rights-of-way to meet requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office
Author biological assessments and archaeological reports in support of the division's work plans and goals
Provide technical expertise, instruction and assistance to field personnel
Maintain up to date knowledge of environmental and industry regulations and technology through professional reading attendance at seminars and participation in professional organizations
Participate in implementation and continuation of the company's Raptor Protection Program. Develop and maintain GIS applications
Assist in the planning and scheduling of Forestry and Special Program's 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
Develop and conduct company training programs and public education programs related to biological and cultural resource regulations
Conducts or leads advanced scientific studies to support the safe and efficient operation of business units or plants within the organization
Monitors the operations of facilities for environmental compliance and identifies potential non-compliance issues
Operates, maintains, and monitors operating systems, (e.g., water treatment and waste disposal) and or air quality systems to ensure compliance with established guidelines
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's 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
Preferred
ISA Certified Arborist and Utility Specialist certifications
USFWS Sub-permittee registration
Applicable Arizona State Pesticide certification
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
Recent News
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