Job Title: Environmental Analyst II - Sr Lead

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

***This position may be filled as an Analyst II,III, Sr. or Sr. Lead depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. ***

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for development and implementation of processes required to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Strong preference for an individual with a Biology background specifically including avian and wildlife program management and biodiversity.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to update, implement, and maintain the avian protection plan.  Investigate avian powerline injuries or mortalities and coordinate mitigation efforts.
• Maintain appropriate permits, prepare required reports, and work in partnership with other Enterprise Environmental analysts and operations personnel to assist in ensuring regulatory compliance, and develop action plans to close gaps where necessary.
• Develop and maintain tools to assist the enterprise in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly those pertaining to avian, biodiversity, and wildlife.
• Provide general environmental regulatory compliance support to facilities, including participation in regulatory compliance audits and delivery of compliance training to target audiences.
• Participate in work groups to support new and ongoing projects.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
• Represent Entergy in trade associations, as well as in state and federal regulatory development and stakeholder processes.
• Manage records and documentation pertaining to compliance programs in accordance with the records retention policy.
• Assess potential ecological and environmental impacts of Entergy electrical transmission and distribution construction projects.
• Monitor laws and regulations for changes that may impact Entergy Utility Operations work practices and assist in developing and incorporating regulatory compliance strategies.
• Advise various parts of the business to fund compliance-related initiatives and risk minimization efforts.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required for the position

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

Analyst – Environmental II:  2+ years of experience handling environmental compliance activities. 

Analyst – Environmental III: 4+ years of experience handling environmental compliance activities. 

Analyst – Senior: 6+ years of experience handling environmental compliance activities 

Analyst – Senior Lead: 8+ years of experience handling environmental compliance activities 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Applicant must be physically able to conduct field environmental investigations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Self-starter and requires little or no supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments.
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities.
• Willing and able to perform other unrelated duties as required and learn new processes and technologies.

Desired:

• Experience managing environmental programs in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of utility and power generation fundamentals.

Any Certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

None

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122429
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Equal Opportunity

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.