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.
This candidate will need to reside in Atlanta for this role.
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.