The energy specialist is the one who works under the strict direction. He or she is basically a specialist in the field. The job entails managing the environmental review, compliance programs and permit processing for various energy projects and tasks. He or she has to supervise all professional as well as technical staff in the preparation of environmental documents. The duty includes managing the energy programs such as budgetary preparations and control as well as contract work as performed by the unit’s technical consultants.

Tasks:

1. The main duty is to assign the work to staff and provide training as well
2. To oversee the permit proposal in energy development
3. To review the comments on proposals on coast leasing, abandonment and development
4. To monitor the various permit compliance activities
5. To choose the technical consultants to direct in the preparation of environmental documents and other related reports
6. To prepare the Energy related reports
7. To conduct the research and the studies as well related to long-term policies and plans

Key skills for energy specialist:

• Ability to analyze energy reports properly and the data as well
• Skills in public speaking
• Ability to interpret engineering plans for any project to assess potential environmental impact
• Ability to assess the compliance with permit needs
• Knowledge of the clear and succinct reports and correspondences
• Ability to maintain the cooperation with staff members, public and agency officials, energy industry members and the public in general

Average salary (2014):

The United Kingdom: £18,000 per year
The United States of America: $33,000 per year
Australia: AU$ 36,000 per year

Qualifications and training required:

The person must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of urban planning or science. He or she should have the required 3 years of professional experience in environmental assessments as well as compliance activities and programs.