Environmental Specialist
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for providing support to the Amtrak Environment and Sustainability Group on environmental compliance and sustainability programs; collecting, reviewing and organizing environmental data; assisting with reports and permit applications; conducting regulatory research; assisting with communications content such as newsletters, website and annual report information; and supporting the administrative and business functions of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Utilize spreadsheets and databases to support environmental managers in programs such as waste and recycling, fueling inspections, training, spill reporting, and environmental project financial documentation by entering and managing data from multiple sources, following up on data errors or omissions, and analyzing data to produce reports and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and utilize internal database and spreadsheets to gather project information and assist in preparing monthly submittal to the Federal Railroad Administration in support of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process.
• Assign and track requests for review of environmental risks and new environmental activities from Real Estate, Engineering and other departments, communicate with the appropriate field office to ensure reviews are completed.
•Work with environmental personnel to ensure that risk evaluations are consistent from one department location to another.
• Support environmental compliance at all types of Amtrak facilities by assisting Lead Environmental Specialists in regulatory reporting, internal reporting, developing and documenting local procedures, and managing facility data in an environmental information system.
•Conduct regulatory research and request clarification from regulatory agencies under direction.
• Correspond with and collect data from operational departments to calculate greenhouse gas emissions on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Correspond with multiple departments to obtain information and report on sustainability initiatives throughout the company.
• Assist in coordinating and developing written communications, such as newsletters and training materials, in support of environment and sustainability goals, including compiling and writing material for an annual sustainability report and employee awareness training.
• Prepare materials for internal and external websites and other media. Assist in developing and delivering outreach to diverse employee groups on implementing environmental and sustainability programs.
• Various other duties in support of the Environment and Sustainability Group, including but not limited to coordinating document and electronic records management, office and supplies management, using company financial systems to pay and track invoices, supporting environmental personnel throughout the country with data management systems, meeting organization and other administrative functions.
• Periodic facility visits to support job functions may also be required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Some relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with facility-based environmental compliance and sustainability programs.
• Experience with Environment and Sustainability Management Systems.
• Experience with MS Publisher software
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Requisition ID:33449
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Personnel Area:PA08
Job Family/Function:Legal
Relocation Offered:No
Education Requirements:Bachelors Degree
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Employment Experience Requirements:1 – 3 years of experience
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All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. Amtrak is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Amtrak safe and drug-free.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR section 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety- sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, he/she will not permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including blindness), or veteran status.
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