Environmental Specialist: Staff II thru Senior

Salary Range: $87,182- $130,111
Relocation: No
About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

To ensure Oncor is in compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations by developing and implementing environmental programs that maintain optimum operational flexibility and enhanced business opportunities, while achieving system goals.

Key Responsibilities:

While other duties may be assigned. Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental programs and guidance to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and Oncor system standards.
• Coordinate the review of proposed laws and regulations to ensure proposals are reasonable, cost effective and protective of the environment; know and apply environmental laws and regulations applicable to Oncor; identify emerging issues and develop strategic plans for communication and coordination with regulatory agencies and the development of comments on regulatory proposals if necessary.
• Develop and administer environmental training programs for the Oncor system.
• Coordinate project and permitting efforts; supervise and monitor the work of consultants and/or vendors associated with the project or permit and direct the work of peers providing assistance on the project/permit
• Initiate relationship development efforts and serve as a liaison with environmental regulatory agencies; manage compliance goals and minimize impacts to the Oncor system; perform as primary Oncor liaison to industry trade associations and/or other professional organizations.
• Ensure timely submittal of regulatory fees and accuracy/timeliness of permit renewals and associated reporting requirements
• Plan, develop and implement advanced environmental special projects and initiatives as requested by management

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of environmental laws/regulations, electric utility operations, and company policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively develop trust and build relationships with peers, consultants and environmental regulatory agencies
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills for assessing operational impacts of regulatory proposals and for communication to peers, management and Senior Leadership
• Dedication to personal safety and demonstrated ability to utilize safe work practices

Education

• Staff II Position:
  • College (Bachelors) degree and four years experience, or twelve years of related experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent

• Senior Position:
  • College (Bachelors) degree and six years experience, or fourteen years of related experience in life sciences,
    geology, engineering or equivalent

Focus of This Position:

In order of importance, the desired work experience for this position is:

• Endangered Species Act - knowledge of ESA regulations, threatened and endangered species surveying, permitting and reporting; experience with Section 10, HCP, and CCAA programs and permitting
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act/Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act - knowledge of MBTA and BGEPA regulations and APLIC documents, surveying, obtaining Depredation, Special Purpose and Eagle permits
• US Army Corps of Engineers - knowledge of regulations, utilizing nationwide permits, and obtaining Section 10, 404, and 408 permits
• Stormwater Permitting - knowledge of SWPPP regulations specific to the Texas Construction General Permit for linear projects, creating plans, and filing NOIs/NOTs
• National Historic Preservation Act - knowledge of regulations related to cultural resource surveys and monitoring and obtaining antiquities permits
• Previous environmental permitting experience related to electric utility activities is highly desirable.

Measures of Success

• Timely and cost effective development, management and implementation of environmental regulatory programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage innovative environmental projects with minimal supervision
• Displays initiative in developing strategic priorities and goals
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee's success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)