Environmental Compliance Specialist I

ALLETE is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist I in Duluth, MN, responsible for environmental engineering and compliance tasks. The role involves data analysis, permitting, and managing the Environmental Management System. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with no prior experience necessary. The position may allow for a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-person and remote work. The salary ranges from $57,000 to $70,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under supervision, perform routine to complex environmental engineering and compliance tasks requiring application of scientific theory and concepts in a particular field to several aspects such as, data entry, data review and analysis, studies, testing, permitting, compliance, auditing, inspections, regulatory analysis, to support compliance with existing and new environmental regulations and programs in the water quality and was etc.
• Perform administrative work relating to assignments.
• Will have direct involvement with the Company's Environmental Management System (EMS) and coordination and management of the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS).
• Effective performance achieved through application of internal and professional practices and economics to assure compliance with all rules, regulations, and permits while maintaining reliable, cost-effective service

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, natural/physical science, physics or equivalent.
• Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2025 will be considered.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• No experience required
• Experience with electric utility environmental regulations and compliance is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as some travel may be required.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:
• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $57,000 – $70,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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