Environmental Specialist

This Environmental Specialist role reports to the Land Supervisor within the Environmental Affairs and Sustainability (EA&S) Department. You will work with Southern Company's operating companies (OPCOs) Environmental Affairs organizations on environmental policy for land and waste issues, SPCC, permitting, and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and engaging in the regulatory development process for environmental rules (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA)
• Communicating new developments/interpretations to management and operating company personnel
• Assisting in environmental compliance efforts
• Coordinating operating companies' strategy with regard to EPA's rulemaking agenda
• Supporting the system's vendor audit program and waste metrics reporting
• Representing the Company in national industry groups and other public forums
• Engaging employees across numerous functional areas

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline from an accredited 4-year college
• Master's degree and professional certificates in related field desired
• Two to five years relevant work experience
• Experience in environmental policy, permitting, compliance preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, build consensus, and deliver results
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing