Environmental Specialist - Land Planner (Hybrid)

Job Title : Environmental Specialist - Land Planner (Hybrid) #24-69957

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. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose :

Provides basic environmental expertise to internal client groups and coordinates specific projects. Routinely analyzes and interprets regulatory requirements typically identified by supervisors that affect 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, and strategic plans to support business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs land use reviews of proposed company projects to identify local, state and / or federal regulatory requirements.
• Prepares compliance-related documentation, standard practices, guidance documents and related technical training materials.
• Conducts technical environmental specific training developed within the group and provides presentations to employees, contractors and agency representatives.
• Participates in, and provides technical feedback to, proposed changes in regulatory requirements affecting company operations.

Recommends modifications to company policies and procedures that reflect regulatory changes.

Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Compensation : $84,000 - $126,000 / year

Work Schedule : HYBRID : Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Science, Biology or equivalent certifications is required.

Equivalent work experience or training in an environmental discipline may be substituted for the degree.

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• General knowledge of local zoning requirements, the California Coastal Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, and / or the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Strong organizational skills and basic project management skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and create reports used for proposing innovative solutions by applying mathematical and physical science principles, concepts and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as tact and diplomacy in dealing with employees, consultants and regulatory agencies are required.

Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources / sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Wellness Programs / Classes
• Tuition / Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.