Environmental Coordinator
American Electric PowerAbout the role
Job Posting End Date
11-14-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Under long-range administrative direction, the Environmental Coordinator Senior is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.What we’re looking for in a successful candidate:
The Environmental Coordinator Senior should have an advanced understanding of the following environmental programs:
• NPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit
• Clean Water Act Section 404/401 Permitting,
• National Environmental Policy Act,
• National Historic Preservation Act, and
• Endangered Species Act.
Job Description
What You'll Do
Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills and initiative. Must be able to work autonomously and with limited supervision.
1) Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.
2) Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.
3) Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
4) Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
5) Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
6) Effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
7) Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
8) Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.
What We're Looking For:
And proficient understanding of many of the following environmental programs:
• Aboveground and underground storage tanks,
• Transportation of hazardous materials,
• Solid and hazardous waste management,
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures,
• Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control,
• Oil and chemical spill response and management,
• Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting,
• Asbestos and PCB management,
• Pollution prevention,
• Environmental site assessments, and
• Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.
Education and Experience and other must haves:
associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of eight years of environmental experience with an associate degree or six years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license
Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.
Must be proficient in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.
Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$85,081.00-106,352.50 USDThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of
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