Natural Resources Environmental Specialist

Targa Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Natural Resources Environmental Specialist in Midland, TX. You will manage moderate-complexity projects requiring specialized expertise in NEPA, Waters of the U.S., cultural resources, and Endangered Species Act compliance.

Responsibilities include leading permitting efforts, coordinating with agencies and external consultants, and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while maintaining project schedules and safety priorities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of Natural Resources environmental experience
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges
• Regular and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets Federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
• Assess environmental risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
• Lead or support environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
• Prepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintain accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluate impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PC skills

Job description

As a Natural Resources Environmental Specialist, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in NEPA processes, as well as in Waters of the U.S., cultural resources and Endangered Species Act. In this role, you will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.

JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
• Assess environmental risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
• Lead or support environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
• Prepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintain accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluate impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of Natural Resources environmental experience
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges
• Regular and reliable attendance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work‑related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.