ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an Environmental Coordinator to assist with our environmental compliance activities!

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Ensure Company's EPA, State, and local environmental regulatory compliance.
2. Perform environmental site visits at Aggregate, Ready Mix, Asphalt, and Construction Yard sites.
3. Assess compliance with applicable rules and permits to include Air, Stormwater, Hazardous Waste, Spill Prevention.
4. Create a schedule to inspect inactive covered sites annually.
5. Collect samples as required by permit. Submit samples to laboratories utilizing approved protocols.
6. Assist with land use permitting.
7. Communicate land use conditions to operations.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and strategic organization skills, Able to work productively with a wide variety of personnel in other roles including management, supervisory, operational, financial, and other technical and administrative staff. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with regulatory agencies.
2. Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills, as well as public speaking/presentations.
3. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to travel within North Dakota and Minnesota on an intermittent basis to connect with field operations and managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Associates degree in Land Use Planning, Physical, Biological, or Political Science or related field.
2. 2-3 years' experience in an office setting with intermediate to advanced use of computer software.
3. Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Bachelor's degree in Land Use Planning, Physical, Biological, or Political Science or related field.
2. Environmental fieldwork experience.

COMPENSATION:

$26 - $28 per hour depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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