Environmental Programs Director — Sustainability & Compliance

Port of Olympia; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Port of Olympia is seeking a Director of Environmental Programs to lead the environmental, regulatory compliance, and sustainability functions. Under the Executive Director, you will shape strategies for asset management, long-range planning, and capital projects while guiding a team.

You will serve as SEPA official, manage budgets for Environmental Dept and facilities, oversee remediation and compliance, and collaborate with senior managers to minimize risk and advance climate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental management, land use planning, biological or fisheries sciences, toxicology, construction management or engineering, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of related experience in this field.
• Five years of experience with environmental regulations and permit requirements including SEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act.
• Five years of program and staff management, evaluating performance and fostering teamwork.
• Knowledge and experience managing contracts or contracted projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental, regulatory compliance, and sustainability programs.
• Provide strategic direction and supervise the Environmental Department staff.
• Develop asset management and long-range planning aligned with capital projects.
• Serve as SEPA responsible official and coordinate with legal counsel.
• Oversee budgets for the Environmental Department, Stormwater Treatment Facility, and Cascade Pole Facility.
• Lead environmental remediation projects and cost-recovery negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Staff management

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental management or related field

Job description

The Port of Olympia is seeking a Director of Environmental Programs to lead the environmental, regulatory compliance, and sustainability functions. Under the Executive Director, you will shape strategies for asset management, long-range planning, and capital projects while guiding a team.

You will serve as SEPA official, manage budgets for Environmental Dept and facilities, oversee remediation and compliance, and collaborate with senior managers to minimize risk and advance climate initiatives.