Regional Environmental PGM-FG - D.R. Horton : Job Details

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar's vision is to be the nation's leading residential lot developer. The Company's strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation's largest homebuilder, complements Forestar's vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar is currently looking for a Regional Environmental Program Manager-FG. The right candidate, in coordination with Forestar's Environmental Compliance team, will be focused on enhancing the stormwater compliance program through refinement of existing concepts for implementation in a designated region of the country. The Regional Environmental Program Manager will also be responsible for routine assessments of division performance with regards to overall compliance and act as a resource to resolve stormwater related issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Implement strategies to equip Forestar's Region and Division personnel with knowledge to achieve & maintain environmental compliance, thereby reducing risk

* Serve as the subject matter expert for the USEPA State and Federal NPDES construction stormwater program requirements

* Maintain familiarity with the USEPA/USACE wetlands permitting protocols, US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) endangered species regulations, and air quality dust control requirements, as they relate to land development and construction

* Visit each Forestar Division in the Region, at least once per quarter, to walk projects with personnel and review findings, combined with group meetings for training & guidance

* Create and deliver compliance training content in conjunction with applicable regulations

* Develop, implement, and administer revisions to Forestar's NPDES compliance program as regulatory, operational or industry standards dictate

* Meet with stormwater inspection companies and Best Management Practice (BMP) companies on an as needed basis (including land development contractors who are performing BMP installation and maintenance as a part of their contract)

* Facilitate updates to Forestar's Site Inventory List (SIL), for continued proper permitting coverage

* Review and facilitate written responses to regulatory agencies as needed (utilizing a template format)

* Collaborate with Forestar's Legal and Corporate leadership teams to develop improvements to on-going practices and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance

* Review Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and related records, to ensure consistent compliance with policies of the applicable regulatory agency, as well as Forestar policy and objectives

* Attend virtual Environmental Compliance Team (ECT) staff meetings every two weeks and provide updates

* Timely and accurate reporting to Corporate, Regional and Division management

* Review budgets related to erosion control and stormwater management as applicable

* Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety, and conduct periodic safety assessments to evaluate the use of personal protective equipment, identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures

* Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

* May have supervisory responsibilities

Required Qualifications

* Associate degree in Environmental Sciences, or related field

* Minimum of 5 years of related experience

* Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license

* Possess, or obtain within one year of employment, one of the following three industry certifications: CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, CPESC-IT, CESSWI-IT, CISEC-IT (In-Training)

* Possess or obtain OSHA 10 Hour certification within six months of employment

* All required state level certifications within the region

* Possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via FOR applications

* Proficiency with MS Office and email

* Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

* Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock

* The noise level is generally loud

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred

* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail

* Ability to work well within a team

Estimated Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package:

* Medical, Vision and Dental

* 401(K)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* Flex Spending Accounts

* Life Insurance

* Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays