Environmental Programs - Air Initiatives Manager - (Hybrid Schedule)

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose
Develops and communicates environmental permitting strategies and regulatory compliance plans and initiatives, including anticipating and analyzing critical regulatory and permitting trends that could have an impact on the performance of company projects and initiatives. Directs the preparation of Major Project Air permitting, perform strategic analysis and regulatory position papers for project compliance/completion. Produces the necessary analysis, reports and materials to enhance senior management's understanding of project permitting and compliance challenges and opportunities, and supports them to advance the company's strategic project and program objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Permitting Analysis - Directs the preparation and delivery of the company's strategic air permitting and compliance plans and presentation, including supporting materials for project/program use. Establishes and reviews key major air project priorities and translates them into comprehensive, actionable strategic plans and ensuring that business unit initiatives are aligned to the company's overall project goals. Leads ad-hoc air initiatives requests.
• Major Project Air Permitting and Initiatives - Develops strategies and air permitting positions that support the company's vision and objectives. Effectively communicates results and findings internally to project proponents and leadership in the regulatory and permitting arenas. Crafts compelling arguments in support of company's strategic air permitting priorities.
• Stakeholder Relations - Maintains strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders, to stay up-to-date with developments in the industry and in the company. Fosters open communication, builds trust and achieves high quality outcomes.
• Provides direction and manages a team of environmental specialists. Provides coaching, oversight and performance management.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, business, environmental studies, administration or related field or equivalent experience. Required
• Master's Degree MBA, other advanced degree Preferred

Experience

• 8 years Directly related experience managing environmental processes, working with existing and developing complex environmental regulatory and project permitting solutions. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Air permitting and project management knowledge. RECLAM, Title V, CEQA and air modeling experience. Advanced Required
• Must be able to assess the potential financial impact of a project to the Company. Advanced Required
• Must possess the ability to review complex problems and propose innovative solutions. Advanced Required
• Must be able to build solid business cases/project justifications. Advanced Required
• Must have a proven ability to work with unstructured problem solving and analysis involving uncertainty. Advanced Required
• Written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including senior management. Advanced Required
• Must be able to work with short deadlines, while providing high quality, complete and accurate product. Advanced Required

Licenses and Certifications

• SCAQMD Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) Preferred

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.