Job Information
Huntington National Bank Environmental Specialist 2 in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Summary:
Reviews environmental assessment reports and other technical data for properties associated with all commercial loans secured by real estate to minimize the potential liability to the corporation and its customers regarding environmental risks. Operates within the Bank’s aggregate moderate to low risk appetite by following policies and procedures and achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks. Investigates environmental databases related to properties under consideration for financing to determine the appropriate level of reporting per the requirements of credit policy and department procedures. Reviews and selects environmental consulting companies used to conduct environmental investigations for environmental assessment reports and other technical data. Advises and makes recommendations to bank officers regarding findings. Reviews, interprets, and evaluates environmental investigation documents for Commercial Lending, Financial Recovery Group, Trust, Bank Properties, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Work is supervised by a Senior Environmental Specialist.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform technical environmental assessment reviews
Selection of vendors when we need to engage third-parties, award bids to vendors and follow up with them on any questions or concerns during the assignment
Answer questions for account officers, discuss requirements and troubleshooting
Utilize the system of record (RIMS) to update requests and visibility across the bank.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
3-5 years’ experience with an environmental consulting firm, government oversight or environmental risk management.
Experience with reviewing/writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, and other Environmental Due Diligence Reports
Knowledge of chemicals of concern including hazardous substances, asbestos, hazardous waste, petroleum products, and other pollutants.
Familiarity with government regulations and health and safety programs.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with doing field research, report writing, analytical thinking and conflict resolutions skills.
Excellent communication skills required to discuss environmental issues/concerns with banking teams.
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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
Yes
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Compensation Range:
The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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