Dir Environmental Programs - 90413989 - Philadelphia

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 163,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Amtrak seeks a Director Environmental Programs to lead environmental compliance across the system and to maintain the Amtrak Environmental Management System (EMS). You will oversee remediation and risk reduction projects, reporting to management with progress updates and milestones.

In this role you will manage budgeting, internal controls, and training programs while guiding a cross-functional team of environmental professionals and facility managers across Amtrak locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, related sciences, or Environmental Management.
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental compliance programs and EMS.
• Experience managing environmental remediation projects.
• Supervisory experience in environmental field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of environmental procedures and guidance documents for compliance with environmental laws.
• Develop strategic plan and metrics for Amtrak's environmental program.
• Direct environmental training programs for compliance.
• Lead and coordinate EMS steering committee and cross-company initiatives.

Skills

Environmental compliance leadership

EMS management

Budget development

Training program development

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, related sciences, or Environmental Management

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, related sciences, or environmental management

Tools

Database programs for environmental/project management

Job description

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

The Director Environmental Programs has responsibility for leading and managing environmental compliance across the Amtrak system; leading implementation and maintenance of the Amtrak Environmental Management System (EMS); and leading Amtrak’s environmental remediation and risk reduction project program. Responsible for overseeing environmental project planning, budget development and forecasting, and internal controls supporting the Environmental Reserve. Prepares reports and presentations on Amtrak EMS progress and project performance for management and outside agencies. Develops and maintains environmental procedures and training programs.

Essential Functions

• Oversee development of comprehensive, environmental procedures, manuals and guidance documents that will assist Amtrak in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Develops and implements the strategic plan and focus of Amtrak’s environmental program, including goal development and performance tracking to support continuous improvement.
• Directs the development of environmental training programs for compliance with applicable Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Guides and monitors implementation of Amtrak’s comprehensive EMS. Coordinates appropriate stakeholders to establish goals and to develop reports on EMS metrics, including maintaining EMS documentation structure and document control procedures.
• Provides leadership and direction to a cross-company EMS Steering Committee.
• Manages the corporate environmental team with territorial responsibility for environmental compliance and environmental projects.
• Provides guidance and support to Operations’ Facility Managers, General Managers and field Environmental Specialists on the design and implementation of their environmental compliance strategies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and Amtrak Environmental Policy.
• Works with others in developing, monitoring, and reporting on Amtrak environmental initiatives, programs and metrics.
• Oversee the environmental review process for all Amtrak projects and manage resolution of environmental issues that arise on Capital Delivery projects.
• Oversees development and implementation of the five-year plan for environmental projects, as well as annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Ensures implementation of internal controls for estimating Amtrak’s environmental liability and oversight of the Environmental Reserve reporting process and related financial audit.
• Provides updates to senior managers on progress of environmental projects and program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, related sciences, or Environmental Management.
• 10+ years of successful experience successfully managing and leading environmental compliance programs, environmental management systems or other management systems (such as quality or safety), and training programs in comparable industrial settings.
• Experience in successfully managing and implementing environmental remediation projects.
• Supervisory experience in environmental or similar field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, related sciences, or environmental management
• Proficiency in use of database programs commonly used in environmental and project management
• One or more nationally-recognized environmental professional certifications or specialized training

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expert knowledge of environmental regulations, policies and programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and training delivery
• Experience developing and producing program process and outcome metrics
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong people management skills
• Experience using PC-based software programs including spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel); Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint presentation software

The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 – $211,140.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Requisition ID: 167174

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation.

Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.