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The Permitting Manager is responsible for providing mentorship and proactive leadership to a team of environmental professionals who support our capital expansion and tactical projects. This role requires an effective leader who can lead team members as well as influence and encourage others to promote environmental stewardship and project execution!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Establishes consistent permitting processes and personnel accountabilities for FERC regulated expansion projects
• Manages division of work, methods, and procedures to ensure the permitting function meets the needs of Operations and Engineering Services
• Ensures priorities and performance of the permitting team are in alignment with the expectations and goals of the operating area
• Develops and delivers training to our internal and external business partners
• Leads, provides support and participates in incident investigations for project-related environmental incidents
• Coordinates resources, including contractor resources when needed for permitting and construction compliance efforts
• Provides technical support and interpretation of various environmental regulations, policies and procedures to our business partners
• Collaborates with other permitting groups to establish key performance indicators of the permitting and compliance processes to aid in continuous improvement of performance
• Develops and leads highly performing work teams
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field; a minimum six (6) years’ in the energy industry including a minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory/management experience
• Preferred: License or certification in engineering, project management or environmental field

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Broad level of knowledge concerning environmental regulations, policies, and procedures at a federal and state level
• Experience with the NEPA review process under BLM or FERC for linear projects
• Experience interacting with federal, state, and local officials related to permitting and compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills, and ability to communicate and connect with senior leaders

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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