Senior Environmental Program Manager

About the role

As a Senior Environmental Program Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management and compliance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES), King County Industrial Waste Discharge, and support other stormwater elements for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You will lead staff members to provide technical oversight of field monitoring, inspection, documentation, contract management and reporting. The position requires complex program implementation as well as environmental program development in response to new and changing regulations, environmental goals and Airport operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and define both the long-term and short-term stormwater strategies related to planning, implementation and oversight of SEA's stormwater management programs, including maintaining compliance with industrial stormwater permits, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), stormwater monitoring, best management practices, and water quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as SEA's technical expert on stormwater regulations and water quality requirements, providing guidance on the SEA NPDES permit, Washington State stormwater regulations, Clean Water Act requirements and emerging regulatory issues affecting airport operations.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership during planning, design, and construction of airport capital projects by reviewing stormwater infrastructure, drainage design, treatment systems, construction activities, and operational impacts to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and Port policies.
• Negotiate strategic and technical requirements and compliance strategies with regulatory agencies, airport tenants, consultants, contractors and internal departments while representing SEA during inspections, permit discussions, audits, enforcement matters and interagency coordination efforts.
• Manage consultant contracts and outside technical services supporting stormwater planning, engineering evaluations, monitoring, modeling, regulatory compliance and implementation of stormwater improvement projects. Develop scope of work, budget, schedule and performance requirements while reviewing and approving technical deliverables.
• Act as a key member of the environmental spill team, responsible for responding by vehicle to incidents at the airport, monitoring spill response, directing cleaning resources and providing input on impacted stormwater resources.
• Supervise a team of up to 3 stormwater professionals, responsible for all aspects of development, performance and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in environmental and/or sustainability, to include two (2) years of lead, mentor or supervisory experience including leading a project or process.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Employment contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. Work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

Desired qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or environmental engineering, civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed HydroGeologist (LHG), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).

Skills and attributes

• Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Technical Expert – Recognized expertise in stormwater management principles, hydrology, drainage systems, stormwater treatment technologies, water quality monitoring and environmental compliance practices. Extensive knowledge of stormwater regulations, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) permitting requirements, Clean Water Act regulations, Washington State stormwater requirements and related environmental standards. Knowledge of airport, industrial, transportation or other highly regulated environmental programs.
• Efficient Communicator – Proven effective verbal and written communication skills and adept at communicating complex technical, regulatory and environmental information to diverse audiences including executives, regulators, airport tenants, contractors, consultants, elected officials and the public. Proven negotiation, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, as well as experience building and maintaining effective relationships with regulators.
• Leader – Effectively lead multidisciplinary people and project teams on complex environmental programs while collaborating with airport operations, engineering, maintenance, planning, tenants, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Understand how operational requirements, regulatory obligations, emerging environmental issues, and community expectations influence airport decision-making.
• Analytical Problem-Solver – Analyze complex stormwater and environmental challenges, analyze technical data, interpret changing regulations, and develop strategic, innovative, and practical solutions. Identify compliance risks, recommend improvements, and support decisions affecting airport infrastructure, operations, and long-term environmental performance.

Schedule

• Normal work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available.
• May be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Rotation responsibility (approximately 7 weeks per calendar year) for 24 hours on call spill response and may be required to work during emergencies.

Work environment

This is a field-based position. You will work throughout Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), maritime facilities, and other Port of Seattle properties, with occasional work in an office setting for administrative tasks, meetings, or training.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $157,674.00 • Maximum Salary: $213,322.00

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