How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Delta’s Environmental Programs team is responsible for establishing Delta’s policies and framework for all environmental media areas, including air quality, wastewater, stormwater, waste regulation, spill response, tank regulation and environmental remediation. The Program Manager – Waste & Remediation within the Corporate Environmental team reports to the General Manger - Environmental Programs and is a subject matter expert in waste management media specific program(s) (Hazardous, Non-hazardous, universal waste, etc.) and environmental remediation.

The Program Manager – Waste & Remediation is responsible for providing strategic direction, support, subject matter expertise for the Waste and Remediation environmental programs. Experience and knowledge with a broad environmental regulatory familiarity, with specific expertise in RCRA and remediation is required. Additionally, she/he will work closely with internal Delta division environmental teams at all levels across the company. Application of system level thinking and process execution to establish and advance effective environmental programs across the enterprise is a key aspect of this role.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL TASKS):

• Strategic development of effective policies, procedures, andcompliance initiatives to drive continuous improvement across Delta environmentalprograms within media specific responsibility.

• Utilize Delta’s environmental management system andenvironmental management information system(s) to support Delta’s operatingdivisions and drive continuous environmental improvement in waste andremediation.

• Engagement and oversight of key environmental consultants toleverage specialized environmental expertise, assist in execution ofenvironmental programs, and reduce Delta’s environmental risk(s).

• Provide technical and environmental compliance expertise andsupport to the Law Department, Corporate Real Estate, and other business groupsin the review of permit applications and reports, leases and execution of duediligence, business strategies/station redevelopment, ESG reporting, and associatedprojects.

• Advise division station managers, Technical Operationsmanagers, and environmental coordinators/program managers on waste and remediationrequirements and best practices.

• Report, negotiate, and resolve potential compliance matters withfederal, state and/or local environmental regulatory agencies, in coordinationwith the Law Department, Government Affairs and Delta’s operating divisions,specific to waste and remediation programs.

• Leverage data to track waste and remediation program performanceagainst established goals, reporting to division leaders, identify key areas ofopportunity, and develop strategies and system level actions to address areasof risk.

• Monitor federal and state rulemaking activities, evaluateapplicability, and support implementation in Delta’s operations, includingclose coordination with Delta’s external representatives, Delta’s LawDepartment, and Government Affairs team.

• Lead one or more other environmental professionals.

• Application of Safety Risk Management.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering,Environmental Sciences/Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar degreeprogram/related field (or applicable relevant experience in the specifiedfield).

• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in the day-to-daymanagement of media-based environmental compliance programs, specifically hazardouswaste management and remediation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to integrate a broad range of internal and externalfactors with appropriate level of strategic thinking when making decisions.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic workenvironment.

• Must be a self-starter, work and execute high quality work withminimum supervision, and be capable of working under pressure and managingseveral projects simultaneously.

• Strong people skills to work effectively with directreports, fellow employees and senior leaders, partner across Delta, andeffectively engage with external agencies and experts.

• Must have a strong working knowledge of standard computerfunctions such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.

• Ability for overnight travel up to 20% for station visitsand project oversight

• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles.

• Consistently demonstrates the priority of safety andsecurity of self and others.

• (If transferring internally) Must be performingsatisfactorily in current position.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• 3 years of relevant work experience in the commercial aviationindustry.

• Working experience with environmental management systems andenvironmental management information systems, such as Intelex and ACTs.

• Experience with environmental auditing and/or otherassurance programs.

• PE, REM, CHMM certifications

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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