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Environmental Specialist
Environmental Specialist Job Description
Position Title: Environmental Specialist
Position Classification: Salaried, Exempt
Department: Business Administration
Reports to: Director, Business Administration and Risk Management /Vice President
Directly Supervises: N/A
Job Summary
Assist the Director, Business Administration and Risk Management with ensuring that the Airport meets or exceeds all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations. Assist with developing and leading the Airport’s sustainability programs (waste reduction, energy use, carbon reduction, alternative fuels, etc.). Act as Company representative in the enforcement of Airport environmental and sustainability programs/policies. Act as Company representative in the enforcement of Airport environmental programs/policies.
Provide support with overseeing that Company policies, programs, and procedures, as well as the Airport Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards are adhered to. The Environmental Specialist assists with leading the team during an environmental incident/emergency, in a safe and efficient manner while working towards resuming normal operations. Responsible for staying current with environmental regulations/guidance and trends to ensure that the Airport is in full compliance and is a leader in the industry and community. Represent the Airport in all facets of enforcement and oversight in environmental compliance.
The Environmental Specialist is expected to develop a successful balance between being “in the field” (on-Airport) and their administrative obligations. In a team environment and within the dynamics of a small company, the Environmental Specialist should possess an attitude in which no task is beneath them and be willing to assist with other areas of discipline outside their normal day to day work assignments when necessary to meet Company needs.
Essential Functions
- Must successfully complete and pass airfield driver training and be able to operate independently on airfield at all times.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle or machinery at all times.
- Able to work a flexible/on-call schedule as needed, such as in the event of an aircraft emergency or an environmental incident.
- Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical exam. Must be able to pass audiogram, and spirometry test.
- Must be able to wear a N95 Particulate Respirator while working with certain chemicals/substances as defined under the Respiratory Protection Program.
- Able to communicate effectively (reading, writing, speaking) in English.
- Strong in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat.
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Signed Confidentiality Agreement upon hire.
Responsibilities
Environmental Oversight: (100%)
- Assist with managing, coordinating, and overseeing all environmental matters including but not limited to assessments, investigations, and remedial actions for the Airport.
- Assist with managing the Airport’s Materials Management Plan by reviewing and approving contractor deliverables (environmental permits, disposal plans, waste characterization data, etc.) associated with Airport and tenant development projects and ensure that all work is in compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulations.
- Review, approve, and act as the Airport’s liaison with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding all correspondence (reports, permit applications, etc.) for the Airport, including leaseholds, regarding site remediation, wetlands, flood hazard, and stormwater management rules.
- Assit with ensuring that all permits (air, stormwater, remedial action, etc.) are current and renewed as required.
- Ensure that all permit inspections and reporting are conducted and that any deficiencies of non-compliance are remedied.
- Assist with ensuring that all non-hazardous, hazardous and universal waste is disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations and timeframes.
- Assist with managing and overseeing the Airport’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and ensure that best management practices are maintained.
- Assist with managing all claims associated with the Airport’s environmental insurance policies and with soliciting environmental insurance providers to secure environmental insurance policies that meet the Airport’s needs.
- Maintain environmental training programs and conduct training for newly hired employees and annual refresher training for current employees.
- Coordinate with legal counsel/consultants on environmental/sustainability issues.
- Educate staff on environmental/sustainability goals and objectives and help staff to understand the business implications and connectivity of these goals and objectives.
- Take the lead during an environmental incident/emergency in a safe and efficient manner while working towards resuming normal operations.
- Assist the Director, Business Administration and Risk Management with ensuring lease compliance by conducting leasehold inspections, technical lease reviews and by developing relationships with leasehold tenants.
- Work collaboratively with Management to develop/update and enforce the Airport’s Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards as it pertains to environmental/sustainability matters.
- (24/7) Assist with business continuity in the event of an aircraft emergency or environmental incident.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to develop and execute plans that are in-line with Company objectives to resolve crisis, irregular operations, and compliance violations.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical thinking with a problem-solving aptitude.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently and effectively.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Detail oriented and capable of delivering at a high level of accuracy.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- 3-5 years’ work experience in related field.
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