Job Description

Job Posting End Date

07-18-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Within the assigned section or group, manage and direct employees in the execution of all environmental permit, program, compliance, management system activities and related work; and/or provide the highest staff level development, coordination, and execution of one or more environmental program, policy, and similar activities. Lead the assigned section or group in a manner that fosters a culture aligned with AEP’s values.

What You'll Do:

• Effectively coordinate environmental permitting, programmatic compliance, management system development, and related activities performed within the assigned group, and sub-groups, in support of AEP business units, and where required work with other AEP groups, consultants, governmental agencies, industry organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
  
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for assigned activities.
  
• Serve as focal point for all the section’s assigned activities and any subject matter expertise and other departmental leadership for consistency of application and approach.
  
• Develop, propose, and implement standard processes and enhancements to optimize and continuously improve the work of the group.
  
• Monitor conformance and hold the work group accountable to policies, standards, and standard processes. Engage in, lead, and promote involvement in the development and review of environmental regulations and environmental research & development.
  
• Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the acquisition of necessary resources for the sub-group.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews, merit/promotional salary recommendations, and administer all AEP administrative policy and program requirements. Provide on-going guidance, development, and coaching of staff in performance of their tasks.
  
• Clearly define performance expectations, and review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
  
• Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve career goals.
  
• Be accountable for maintaining the culture of the sub-group in accordance with AEP’s expectations and effectively manage the sub-group when doing so on a remote working basis.

What We're Looking For:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in field relevant to environmental discipline, or for environmental management systems.

Associates Degree/HS Diploma and 2 (two) years of experience in the relevant environmental discipline.

Experience: Typically, eight years of increasing responsibility with environmental management systems, studies, permitting, or compliance activities in addition to any experience requirements above.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Role-specific licensure (e.g. Professional Engineer) may be required based on specific programmatic responsibilities.

Other Requirements

• Travel – Estimated at 10-25% of regular time.
• Leadership qualities and high potential must be demonstrated.

What You'll Get:

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 Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.