What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Operations Manager position at San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as an Environmental Operations Manager.
In this critical role, you’ll lead the Environmental Operations Unit, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations at the Federal, State, and Local levels. Your expertise in water, stormwater, and air quality, hazardous materials, spill response, pesticide use, and sustainable materials management will be key to protecting the environment and our community.
A major focus of this position is driving SFO’s bold Zero Waste to Landfill goal through innovative programs focused on source reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and material recovery.
You’ll also play a strategic role in:
- Setting staffing and project priorities
- Managing budgets and operational planning
- Leading impactful environmental initiatives at one of the world’s leading airports
Ready to make a difference at SFO? Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable aviation!
To learn more about this job opportunity and apply, visit: Environmental Operations Manager (0931) - SFO - 159885
How to qualify
- Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural science, environmental, mechanical, chemical, civil or sanitary engineering or closely related field; AND
- Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in environmental compliance programs, wastewater treatment facility, laboratory services, storm water and pollution prevention, or sanitary engineering capacity performing duties comparable to a sanitary engineering/water quality technician, waste, air quality or environmental compliance program management. This experience must include at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Notes:
Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License to be presented at the time of appointment. May be required to deal with emergencies outside regular schedule, including nights, weekends, and
holidays.
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of California UST System Operator’s Certificate (From the International Code Council).
- Possession of Industrial Waste Inspection Grade II Certificate or higher issued by California Water Environment Association.
- Strong ability to strategically plan and problem solve at the Management level.
- Strong leadership skills when supervising supervisory personnel.
- Ability to develop, establish and implement program objectives and action plans with appropriate milestones and timelines to meet program/organizational goals.
- Knowledge of NPDES permit and State’s Sanitary Sewer Overflow Order compliance.
- Knowledge of sustainability issues related to water quality, treatment, waste management, air quality.
- Knowledge of underground storage tank, emerging pollutant of concerns, spill management.