Sr Environmental Specialist - 90230936 - Beech Grove (Onsite)

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Work Arrangement: Onsite.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position manages site activities to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations for all assigned facilities.  Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring adherence to Amtrak’s Environment and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) policies, programs and procedures at these facilities. Depending on region, may cover maintenance facilities, rail yards, stations and other facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Coordinates permit compliance for all facility environmental permits including, but not limited to coordinating/conducting inspections and sampling; analyzing data, reviewing plan updates and revisions, preparing reports, and maintaining communications with regulatory agencies
• Coordinates and conducts training for facility personnel on all applicable environmental regulatory and awareness programs
• Assists with coordination of internal environmental audits, attends all such audits, coordinates development of the follow up Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and ensures CAP activities are completed. 
• Assists with coordination of environmental response activities (spills, etc.)
• Works with facility management and corporate Environment and Sustainability Group to implement facility environment and sustainability programs, such as recycling and energy efficiency projects 
• Works with corporate Environment and Sustainability personnel to annually update the facility environmental manual (FEM) and compliance calendar
• Coordinates with corporate Environment and Sustainability personnel on communication and periodic reporting to external agencies
• Manages contractors or consultants who perform work on site
• Facilitates communications and exchange of information between facility personnel and the corporate Environment and Sustainability Group.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Bachelor’s degree in environmental or related sciences, engineering or management, or equivalent combination of undergraduate education, training and  work experience.
•  Duties may cover several facilities, and will include on-site activities at each facility.  

•  Estimated travel 30 - 40%.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Working knowledge of Federal, state, and local environmental regulations.  
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Duties may cover several facilities, and will include on-site activities at each facility.  Estimated travel 30 - 40%.
• Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal oversight 
• Ability and willingness to attend and pass Amtrak environmental training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Hazardous materials management, prior railroad experience 

• 5 - 7 years’ work experience including environmental compliance procedures and delivering training.  
• Experience with environmental auditing programs
• Certification such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Registered Environmental Professional, or similar

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Typically works in the field, including rail yards, maintenance facilities, and right-of-way, subject to walking on uneven surfaces, climbing over obstacles, and climbing ladders.
• Frequently works in an office environment; constantly sits, stands, walks; and may occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects of various weights; may reach, kneel, crouch, bed or twist in order to perform administrative tasks such as filing, retrieving materials.
• Frequently uses a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks.
• Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy or computer screen material and writes memos, email or reports as appropriate.   
• Frequently acquires new knowledge, skills and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously and frequently resolves problems with conflicting priorities.
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues as appropriate to manage and conduct the flow of work.  
• Frequently or occasionally travels throughout and outside the region as required, via train, airplane or automobile.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary/hourly range is $78,600-$101,844. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:164256
Posting Location(s):Indiana

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Mechanical 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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