Associate Environmental Specialist

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority; California; Híbrido; USD 101 000 - 116 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

14 paid holidays

Vacation days (18–33)

Parental and child care benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan options

Lifestyle Spending Account

Resumo da oferta

San Diego International Airport's Planning, Noise, & Environment Department seeks an Associate Environmental Specialist who protects the airport’s environments and builds cross-team relationships. You will oversee stormwater compliance from design through post-construction and communicate with builders, regulators, and tenants.

The role requires expertise in California permits and strong collaboration across departments, with a minimum three days in the office.

Qualificações

• Four years of increasing responsible environmental program experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in environmental science, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's policy.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure Environmental Compliance: review plans for capital, tenant improvements, and major maintenance projects; attend pre-design and pre-construction meetings; monitor construction to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Mitigate Environmental Risks: participate in compliance audits, reporting, and permitting activities to minimize environmental impact.
• Support the Authority’s Stormwater Program: conduct field inspections, coordinate with contractors, review stormwater data and lab reports.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: partner with internal teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and tenants on environmental program issues and trainings.
• Track Projects: monitor construction lifecycle and facilitate cross-department coordination.
• Support Sustainability Programs: contribute to development, implementation, and tracking of sustainability initiatives.
• Develop Environmental Reports and Documentation: write and maintain documents, reports, and operating procedures.
• Participate in Environmental Training and Outreach: lead or assist in educational activities and outreach.

Conhecimentos

Business process knowledge

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Leveraging technology

Planning & execution

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Associate Environmental Specialist is starting at $100,885-$116,018 The full pay range for Associate Environmental Specialist is $77,604-$124,167.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026.

About the Job:

The Planning, Noise, & Environment Department is seeking an Associate Environmental Specialist who is passionate about environmental protection and has a knack for building strong, positive relationships across diverse teams. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring storm water compliance throughout the entire lifecycle of construction projects at the airport, from design to post-construction. You’ll be responsible for reviewing project plans, attending meetings, performing inspections, and ensuring that environmental standards are met in real-time, making this role a blend of fieldwork and public administration. A minimum of three days in the office is required for this position.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental regulations [California Construction General Permit, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, California Industrial General Permit, dewatering discharge permits] and a proactive approach to risk mitigation. The ideal candidate is able to connect with a wide range of stakeholders—from construction crews, regulatory agencies, tenants, and contractors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the airport’s sustainability goals while building lasting relationships and ensuring that complex environmental challenges are addressed effectively and collaboratively.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure Environmental Compliance: Review project plans for capital, tenant improvement, and major maintenance projects, attend pre-design and pre-construction meetings, review field design changes, and monitor construction to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and organizational initiatives.
• Mitigate Environmental Risks: Participate in technical processes, compliance audits, reporting, and permitting activities to minimize environmental impact before and during construction projects.
• Support the Authority’s Stormwater Program: Conduct field inspections, coordinate with contractors to meet compliance requirements, and review stormwater data and lab reports.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with internal teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and tenants on environmental program issues, inspections, trainings, and incident management.
• Track Projects: Monitor construction projects throughout their lifecycle, identify environmental considerations, and facilitate coordination and communication between departments.
• Support Sustainability Programs: Contribute to the development, implementation, and tracking of sustainability initiatives, working with various stakeholders to drive progress.
• Develop Environmental Reports and Documentation: Write and maintain documents, reports, records, and operating procedures related to environmental regulations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in Environmental Training and Outreach: Lead or assist in educational activities, promotional events, and outreach efforts related to environmental programs and sustainability initiatives.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

• Business Process Knowledge - Identifies, documents, and monitors processes and develops framework for processes and improvement.
• Communication - Proficiently exchanges information through various avenues including verbal, digital, written, facilitation, and persuasion.
• Critical Thinking - Critically reviews and translates requirements, data, and information to specify solutions or alternative practice in support of organizational objectives and strategies.
• Problem-Solving/Agility - Analyzes situations or factors and collaboratively generates alternatives or solutions, readily adapts behavior or new work methods to evolving and unexpected situations.
• Relationship Building- Builds and maintains relations with stakeholders, identifies and relates information, ideas and problems, champions initiatives and ideas based on mutually acceptable solutions.
• Leveraging Technology - Uses electronic information and systems effectively.
• Planning & Execution - Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects from start to finish. Creates momentum within projects for the benefit of the team; can turn ideas into actions.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Four years of increasingly responsible experience involving analysis, planning, and/or implementation of professional environmental-related program assignments, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in environmental science, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
• A valid Class “C” driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Current Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), and/or Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) certification, LEED Green Associate and/or LEED AP credential.
• Experience supporting construction projects and/or experience working within or in partnership with a public agency.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.