Requisition: 82572

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 137,000 - $ 224,400

Work Location Category: Hybrid

Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Utility activities required to plan and execute licensing and permitting support for Projects & Construction large capital projects as well as Division projects in environmentally sensitive areas. Organize and implement a results driven, technically competent, project licensing management team, to effectively work with regulators and stakeholders to enable P&C to achieve on time, on-scope, on-budget and "in-compliance" projects. Manages internal and external resources to prepare negotiating positions, permit applications and supporting material and submittals necessary for federal, state, regional, and local permits, licenses and approvals for a $200 million to $400 million yearly capital program.

Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Utility core environmental compliance functions and regulatory programs as well as site remediation. Ensure compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations as well as oversight of the company's operations as they relate to environmental compliance. Organize and implement a results driven, technically competent, environmental compliance team of environmental professionals, bargaining unit specialists and contractors, to effectively work with regulators and achieve oversight of environmental compliance programs that affect the transmission and distribution system operations across Long Island and the Rockaways.

Job Responsibilities
• Direct and lead the licensing and permitting activities for the negotiation and acquisition of federal, state, regional, county, and local / municipal authorizations and / or approvals by planning and execution of integrated regulatory strategies to meet business objectives
• Direct and lead the environmental compliance and remediation activities to ensure compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations as well as oversight of the company's operations as they relate to environmental compliance
• Provide leadership to and development of the responsible functional teams. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for growth and learning for all personnel
• Develop and implement strategic objectives. Provide direction and leadership and apply benchmark learning's to focus efforts on achieving company and business unit goals. Monitor, review and provide guidance to meet scorecard metrics around safety, productivity, reliability and client service and financial objectives
• Regularly interfaces with key leadership while representing the Utility on issues and initiatives related to the assigned functional areas. Interface with key stakeholders including customers (internal and external), local and state government agencies in order to resolve issues that could impact successful execution of the Construction work activities. Develops and executes, along with Governmental affairs and regulatory legal, regulatory/legislative strategies.
• Oversees and assures completeness of permit applications in accordance with PSEGLI policies for a $200 million to $400 million yearly capital program. Provides planning, permitting schedules and cost estimate inputs in support of all air, land, water, and real estate contracted services to secure the regulatory approvals for new construction and modifications to existing facilities
• Oversees and assures meeting all regulatory permit requirements and completeness of compliance filings for waste management, spill response, investment recovery, site remediation, and air emissions compliance
• Participates in meetings with local, state and federal agencies relative to environmental issues/permits. Provides information in support of written comments and public testimony on regulatory proposals. Develops and creates environmental studies to satisfy permit and regulatory requirements as required

Job Specific Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science is preferred. Other Bachelor's degrees in the field of science may be considered
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working with regulatory agencies for environmental and construction-related permit programs. (New York State SEQRA, Wetlands, SWPPP etc)
• Working experience with regulatory agencies for environmental and construction-related permit programs. (New York State SEQRA, Wetlands, SWPPP etc)
• Working experience with regulatory agencies for environmental compliance and remediation. (USEPA, NYS DEC, USCG, etc.)
• Very strong verbal/written skills. Ability to work with and positively influence teams. Collaboration, negotiation and communication skills
• Championing growth of skills of self and others through effective leadership
• Previous experience in major construction projects
• Previous experience in environmental compliance and/or remediation
• Proven leadership ability, demonstrated high level management skills
• Proven performance and project management skills, demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including new technologies, and demonstrated business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliverables simultaneously and think strategically
• Ability to achieve results using managed risk. Ability to leverage corporate and external resources to accomplish objectives
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required

Desired
• M.S. in Environmental, Engineering, Science, City and Regional Planning or equivalent
• 15 years of regulatory experience
• Work experience in environmental consulting
• Licensed Professional in discipline of expertise
• Experience supervising or managing staff

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.