Dir Environmental Programs - 90413989 - Philadelphia

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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. 

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167174

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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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.

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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.

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