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Plant Support Specialist Associate

Shoreline Management supports shoreline permitting, compliance, and coordination activities at a hydroelectric facility or reservoir. This role involves interpreting regulatory requirements, evaluating permit applications, conducting field inspections, and acting as a key liaison between the company, the public, and various regulatory and stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical acumen, and a customer-focused mindset.

What You'll Do:

• Review and process shoreline permit applications for docks, erosion control structures, and other land use requests.
• Ensure proposed activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including project-specific shoreline management plans and license requirements.
• Interpret and apply environmental and shoreline regulatory requirements such as those from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental agencies, and local governments.
• Maintain records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable permits and regulations.
• Conduct on-site inspections of structures and properties within the Project boundary to assess compliance and evaluate permit requests.
• Perform routine shoreline monitoring and document findings.
• Coordinate with contractors on shoreline-related projects such as dock construction, vegetation management, erosion control, and shoreline stabilization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for shoreline-related inquiries from property owners, applicants, and the public.
• Provide technical guidance to customers throughout the permitting process.
• Represent the company in meetings with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Participate in public outreach, educational sessions, and stakeholder meetings to promote awareness and understanding of shoreline management policies.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Natural Resources, Geography, GIS, Planning, or a related field preferred
• 13 years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, land use planning, surveying or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations (e.g., FERC, Clean Water Act, state/local permitting requirements) preferred
• Experience with GIS mapping, land use documentation, or property record systems is preferred.

Other Must Haves:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and in a team environment.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and presenting information in meetings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field locations as needed.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and field work.
• Fieldwork may involve walking uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor conditions, and occasional use of boats.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours for public meetings or stakeholder engagement may be required.

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade: SP20-005

Compensation Range: $61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.