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

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of the activities associated with the siting, land use permitting and environmental compliance of construction, operation and maintenance related transmission projects.  Includes coordinating the routing/site selection process, local and federal land use permitting, and the environmental compliance and related permits. 

Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner I, job grade 7; Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner II, job grade 8, Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner III, job grade 9; or Senior Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner
Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$139,000

Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner III
Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000

Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner II
Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000

Transmission Siting, Permitting and Environmental Planner I
Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities include:

• 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, regul