Environmental Specialist

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. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. MidAmerican Energy Company has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

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.

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%).