Environmental Specialist
BHE Renewables
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Provides support to the BHE senior vice president-chief environment and sustainability officer and the environmental audit and policy teams. Prepares and maintains confidential data and records, coordinates reporting of world-wide business platforms’ environmental activities, drafts correspondence, prepares weekly corporate reports, reviews monthly corporate reports, and proofreads, revises and distributes environmental compliance audit reports (40%); processes invoices and expense reports (15%); responds to periodic data requests and compliance inquiries from regulatory agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, state environmental agencies and other regulatory bodies (15%); provides travel assistance and support, schedules meetings, makes conference call arrangements, and fields phone calls and emails from internal and external customers (15%); responds to inquiries and provides problem resolution based on policies and procedures or past experiences and performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (15%).
Qualifications
Associate's degree in business, liberal arts or the equivalent related work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.) A minimum of four years of experience in an administrative/secretarial role. Effective oral and written communication skills to process information timely and accurately. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common business software applications. Effective analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills; an environmental focus and the ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About this role
BHE Renewables is seeking an Environmental Specialist to serve as a key administrative resource for its senior vice president of environment and sustainability, supporting compliance, reporting, and operational functions across a major renewable energy company. The role centers on managing confidential environmental data and records, coordinating worldwide reporting of business activities, and producing corporate and audit reports—work that accounts for roughly 40% of the position. The remaining time splits between processing invoices and expenses, fielding regulatory inquiries from agencies like the EPA, and providing administrative support including scheduling, travel coordination, and customer communication.
This position requires at least four years of administrative or secretarial experience, paired with an associate's degree in business or liberal arts (or equivalent work experience). You'll need strong written and oral communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business software, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a team setting. An interest in environmental work and solid analytical skills are important, as you'll be handling sensitive compliance data and responding to regulatory requests that demand accuracy and attention to detail.
The role is full-time and based in Des Moines, Iowa, working in-office for MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility serving over 1.6 million customers with a portfolio heavily weighted toward wind generation.
Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $100,000
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