Environmental Consultant

Evergy is seeking an Environmental Consultant for its Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO offices. The role involves supporting compliance activities in Water, Waste & Wildlife sections, focusing on Wildlife and Avian Protection initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience interpreting environmental regulations. The position requires teamwork, excellent communication skills, and may involve working outside. Pay ranges from $59,100 to $128,400 depending on experience and level.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Environmental Consultant
REQUISITION: COR0029
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services – Topeka General Office or Kansas City HQ
LOCATION: Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: Environmental Consultant I: $59,100 - $73,900
Environmental Consultant II: $72,400 - $90,500
Senior Environmental Consultant: $81,800 - $109,100
Lead Environmental Consultant: $96,300 - $128,400

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Job may require additional hours with short notice.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Environmental Consultant will be responsible for support of compliance activities within the Water, Waste & Wildlife sections of Environmental Services. This role requires a wide range of environmental experience across multiple disciplines with primary focus on Evergy’s Wildlife and Avian Protection initiatives, Hazardous and Universal Waste compliance, with additional support of Water Consumption data.

This position will work cooperatively with environmental managers, energy centers, and staff in other business units throughout the company as well as external regulatory agencies. The influence on expenses and budget will be moderate. This position will receive general guidance and supervision from the Senior Manager and will be required to coordinate and perform activities while working with other environmental staff and company personnel at multiple locations.

Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Biological, Earth or Physical Sciences, Engineering or related field. A preferred candidate would understand and have experience with evaluating, summarizing and managing data systems. Entry level to highly experienced candidates will be considered for this role.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required
Requires the ability to interpret complex environmental regulations and determine the effect these regulations may have on company-wide operations. Candidate must be comfortable with changing technology and have the ability to work in a team environment at both the corporate and business unit level. Candidate must possess excellent scheduling and communication skills and demonstrate a progressive, dynamic attitude toward problem solving. Business writing, training skills, public speaking, planning skills, interpersonal relationship skills and presentation skills are required.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

Work Conditions:
The work is performed inside and outside. Must have excellent work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.