Job Posting End Date
04-14-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Under close supervision and oversight, the Environmental Technician Associate is responsible for the performance of environmental inspections, data management, and reporting requirements to comply with environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. The Environmental Technician Associate will provide environmental compliance field support during and after construction for a variety of construction project @types. Responsibilities include performance of inspections, collection of data, and the development of reports to demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements at multiple AEP assets within the assigned region within regulatory time frames. In collaboration with environmental support staff, the Environmental Technician Associate will advise and train construction field personnel on applicable environmental regulations and permit requirements.
The Environmental Technician is also responsible for informing appropriate AEP staff of issues identified during inspections or field observations that must be addressed through internal business processes.
The Environmental Technician Associate should have at least an awareness of the requirements related to some the following environmental programs:
Coal Combustion Residual Surface Impoundments and Landfills,
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits
State & Local Permits for Erosion & Sediment Control
Floodplain Permits
Wetland Delineation Protocols
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit Programs, including Section 10, Section 404 and Section 408
State Section 401 Programs and Permit Requirements
Threatened & Endangered Species
Cultural Resources
Aboveground and underground storage tanks,
Transportation of hazardous materials,
Solid and hazardous waste management,
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures,
Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control,
Oil and chemical spill response and management,
Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting,
Asbestos and PCB management,
Pollution prevention,
Environmental site assessments, and
Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.
Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, attention to detail, written and oral communication skills and initiative.
Job Description
Work Designation -- field , but based at an AEP facility for payroll and taxes.
Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled at any job title in the Environmental Technician job family . For this posting, minimum requirements are listed at the lowest grade. Increased expectations are the higher grades.
Environmental Technician Sr. (grade 6)
Environmental Technician (mid-level) (grade 5)
Environmental Technician Associate (entry-level) (grade 4) = entry-level with associate's/bachelor's degree preferred; OR, high school diploma + two (2) years of experience
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
Perform the following under close supervision:
Perform environmental inspections within the assigned region using AEP approved forms and methods within regulatory time frames. Communicate deviations appropriately.
Advise and quality assure field activities in support of the assigned region to ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits.
Provide training instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental permit and regulatory requirements.
Collect data as needed to support environmental compliance reporting using AEP approved methods.
Prepare and submit reports as assigned.
Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
Provide support during environmental compliance reviews.
Effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
Maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
Since a considerable amount of time will be spend driving from one AEP asset to the other, safe driving techniques and practices are essential.
Basic Qualifications
Education : High School diploma or preferred associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline. Previous military experience will be considered to meet the associate degree requirement.
Experience : A minimum of two years' experience with a high school diploma. No experience required but preferred for an associate or bachelor's degree.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license
Physical demand is considered light duty. However, the role does include walking for long distances and assignment may include walking in rough or steep terrain depending on the assigned region.
Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)
Must have at least an awareness level knowledge of the requirements for programs listed in the job summary above.
Travel time is considered 90% within the assigned region and may include overnight stays on occasion.
INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: ($52,488 - $90,474) spanning this job title/salary grade range.
In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-004
Compensation Range:
$52,488.00-65,610.50 USD
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