Manager, Environmental Programs - Delta Air Lines Inc.

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 Manager – Environmental Programs within the Corporate Environment 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 manages environmental professional(s) who oversee(s) other media programs including remediation, tanks, and emergency response.

The Manager – Environmental Programs is responsible for providing strategic direction, support, subject matter expertise and overseeing implementation and assurance for media specific environmental programs.  Experience and knowledge with a broad environmental regulatory familiarity, including, but not limited to, RCRA, SPCC, CERCLA, and state equivalents 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, and compliance initiatives to drive continuous improvement across Delta environmental programs with media specific responsibility.

·       Utilize Delta’s environmental management system and environmental management information system(s) to support Delta’s operating divisions and drive continuous environmental improvement.

·       Engagement and oversight of key environmental consultants to leverage specialized environmental expertise, assist in execution of environmental programs, and reduce Delta’s environmental risk(s).

·       Provide technical and environmental compliance expertise and support to the Law Department, Corporate Real Estate, and other business groups in the review of permit applications and reports, leases and execution of due diligence, business strategies/station redevelopment, ESG reporting, and associated projects.

·       Advise division station managers, Technical Operations managers, and environmental coordinators/program managers on environmental compliance standards and best practices.

·       Report, negotiate, and resolve potential compliance violations with federal, state and/or local environmental regulatory agencies, in coordination with the Law Department, Government Affairs and Delta’s operating divisions.

·       Leverage data to track environmental program performance against established goals, reporting to division leaders, identify key areas of opportunity, and develop strategies and system level actions to address areas of risk.

·       Monitor federal and state rulemaking activities, evaluate applicability, and support implementation in Delta’s operations, including close coordination with Delta’s external representatives, Delta’s Law Department, and Government Affairs team.

·       Provide leadership and strategic direction to Environmental Program Managers and Division Environmental resources.

·       Application of Safety Risk Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar degree program/related field (or applicable relevant experience in the specified field).
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the day-to-day management of media-based environmental compliance programs, specifically hazardous waste management, remediation, AST/USTs and SPCC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to integrate a broad range of internal and external factors with appropriate level of strategic thinking when making decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. 
• Must be a self-starter, work and execute high quality work with minimum supervision, and be capable of working under pressure and managing several projects simultaneously.
• Strong people skills to work effectively with fellow employees and senior leaders, partner across Delta, and effectively engage with external agencies and experts at all levels.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of standard computer functions such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Ability for overnight travel up to 20% for station visits and project oversight
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles.
• Consistently demonstrates the priority of safety and security of self and others.
• (If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. 
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. 
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. 
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the commercial aviation industry.
• Working experience with environmental management systems and environmental management information systems, such as Intelex and ACTs.
• Experience with environmental auditing and/or other assurance programs.
• PE, REM, CHMM certifications