Senior Environmental Specialist

Location Madison

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POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance in federal, state, and local overarching and industry-specific environmental and natural resource laws and regulations applicable to linear utility construction site permits and approvals. The position also supports Company policies, procedures, management practices, and other natural resource projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs regulatory screening and manages permits for all construction projects for the gas and electric utility, with an emphasis on linear distribution in rights of way.

• Partners with external consultants and vendors to manage the definition, timeline, and scope of projects.

• Develops positive working relationships with operations stakeholders, consultants, and other external vendors.

• Assists in analyzing emerging issues in environmental regulations and management with a focus on construction site permits and approval regulations.

• Researches and analyzes environmental regulations to determine potential impact on Company operations. Interprets and explains environmental compliance activities and policies.

• Maintains environmental regulatory compliance by monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping tasks associated with rules, laws, permits, plans, policies, and procedures associated with erosion control, wetland, archeological, threatened and endangered species, and other construction-related natural resource permits/approvals.

• Assists with training employees in required natural resource and environmental program areas.

• Participates in and represents the Company in cross-company environmental groups, external meetings, conferences, and hearings.

• Liaises with regulatory agency representatives, community members, and customers to maintain good community and public relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or related field.

• Five or more years of experience in environmental and natural resource project management.

• Knowledge and experience with environmental and natural resource construction permits and approvals in electric or gas utilities preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of environmental compliance strategies and methods; environmental reporting and testing systems; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; and basic budget and finance principles.

• Working ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new program techniques, methods, and procedures; apply the laws and regulations to maintain environmental compliance; conduct a variety of surveys; effectively oversee, evaluate, and recommend appropriate corrective action; prepare clear and concise reports; effectively monitor a program budget; develop and present training and public information sessions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Able to understand the Company's core processes and seek ways to cost-effectively integrate environmentally protective measures into those processes.

• Effectively work in a team.

• Effective analytical, written, and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Able to use personal computers and various software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database packages.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 161,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 173,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.

• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.

• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.

• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.

• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety : Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.

• Reliability : We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.

• Sustainability : With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.

• Equity : We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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