Director Environmental Services

Requisition ID: 18531

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

The Director of Environmental Services is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and programs to assure corporate compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to both power and water operations. Oversees policy development relevant to SRP’s environmental responsibilities consistent with SRP corporate objectives and goals.  Major areas of activity include air quality protection, water quality protection, waste management, cultural resource stewardship and biological resource protection and mitigation. 

What You'll Do

• Maintain an understanding of SRP's responsibilities under environmental laws and regulations; analyze, recommend, and coordinate required actions. 
• Direct strategy and planning for SRP environmental compliance programs and initiate actions in accordance with SRP policy, government regulations and executive management direction. 
• Direct analysis on the effects of government actions, regulations, and legislation to determine SRP action; develop strategies and plans for addressing change. 
• Direct the assessment of environmental risk of SRP and recommends actions to limit SRP's liability. 
• Manage systems, applications, and data required to support monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting processes. 
• Provide information and guidance to SRP departments on current and prospective rules, regulations, and legislation that affects SRP’s power and water strategies, and water and power operations. 
• Promote cross functional and multidisciplinary employee development.  
• Direct the evaluation and selection of consultants/contractors, contractor scope of work and the management of programs and budgets for environmental programs. 
• Track and assess industry developments through participation in utility-focused forums, EPRI research, and strategic relationships with other stakeholders. 
• Participate in litigation strategy and provide testimony at public and legal hearings. 

What It Takes To Succeed

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