What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Environmental Specialist position at Targa Resources Careers?
As a Natural Resources Environmental Specialist, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in NEPA processes, as well as in Waters of the U.S., cultural resources and Endangered Species Act. In this role, you will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.
JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
A minimum of 5 to 10 years of Natural Resources environmental experience
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges
Regular and reliable attendance
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.