Env&Shoreline Compliance Spec

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

ENVIRONMENTAL & SHORELINE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

About The Position

The Environmental & Shoreline Compliance Specialist will provide environmental and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with shoreline management provisions of the Osage project FERC License and Corps of Engineers permitting requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform site inspections to measure erosion and perform on-site compliance evaluations for bank stabilization and similar shoreline facilities,

• Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding un-permitted structures, pollution, dredging and other land disturbances on Ameren Missouri property around the lake.

• Communicate with shoreline residents to determine the nature of suspected violations and obtain evidence of violations and bring violations into compliance.

• Evaluate applicant submitted environmental assessments for completeness and compliance with state and federal guidelines.

• Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including compliance reports for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under General Permit 38 for Lake of the Ozarks.

• Be able to identify failing waste treatment systems and report them to proper state and local regulating authorities.

• Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and the importance of preserving and protecting the lake/s water including explanation of how problems can be corrected and recommending best management practices for shoreline development.

• Be able to identify wetlands and perform vegetation inventories, site analysis and enforcement in accordance with a Vegetative Cover Policy. Provide guidance to Real Estate and Plant staff to ensure that environmental compliance programs are implemented in a manner required by the respective federal, state and local requirements.

• Interface with federal, state and local regulatory agencies as needed to ensure environmental programs are implemented as required.

• Evaluate proposed regulations and implementation of compliance programs mandated by Ameren Missouri's license and other local, state and federal rules and regulations to ensure compliance. Prepare comments on proposed regulations and participate in the shoreline permitting process.

• Provide inspection reports and site/resource analysis for compliance with Ameren Missouri's Historic Property Management Plan, Recreation Enhancement Plan, Shoreline Management Plan, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

• Identify opportunities to improve environmental and project compliance performance and cost effectiveness.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records

• Prepare and present educational programs to developers and the local community on shoreline management and environmental programs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Biology, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Resource Management, Planning or related field with emphasis on environmental or aquatic biology is required. Two or more years of shoreline management, land surveying, construction management, land use planning or related experience required. Must have a solid understanding of environmental issues subjected to public lakes.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong communication and writing skills required. Good analytical and decision making skills required. Human relation skills and proficiency with using GIS tools and software for interpreting and preparing maps, documents, and site plans required.

Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

*Note: Key responsibilities reflect the essence of the position. Additional tasks or projects may be assigned to or removed from this role based on business needs or incumbent skills and abilities. Note that changes to minimum qualifications should be reviewed with and approved at the Officer level.

Compensation Range:

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.