Environmental Program Manager

~ The Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing international trade and travel to the Pacific Northwest, providing maritime and airport operations for the greater Seattle area. ~

About 40 percent of the state of Washington's economy is impacted in some way by the Port. In 2015 the ports of Seattle and Tacoma created the historically innovative Northwest Seaport Alliance, unifying the management of the two ports' marine cargo terminals and related functions to continue our leading role in international trade.We are the Green Gateway. We offer the lowest carbon footprint for cargo shipped from Asia by sea and transported by rail through the Port of Seattle to the rest of the country.

Just as importantly, the Green Gateway stands for our environmental leadership and award-winning environmental efforts at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Every year we recognize airline, tenant, and business partner environmental stewardship efforts at Sea-Tac Airport and the critical role their accomplishments play in becoming the "Green Gateway." We also award cruise and container customers whose environmental programs and initiatives exceed regulatory requirements. 

Position Overview

We are seeking candidates for the position of Environmental Program Manager, which provides solutions to a variety of issues related to reducing air emissions, as directed under the Port’s Century Agenda goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

This list is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and recommend new vehicle technologies aimed at ground transportation (i.e. electric vehicles accessing the parking facilities and at the rental car facility, greening the airport's own fleet, and working with transportation companies and organizations that provide transportation services to the airport).
• Analyze carbon reduction benefits of different transportation vehicles, work with transportation companies/fleet operators and public organizations, and review research on passenger/customer demands.
• Analyze renewable energy and possible energy efficiency improvements for their impact on carbon emissions at the airport as necessary, particularly as related to vehicles and fleet.
• This includes assisting the Climate Protection Program Manager in evaluating a range of possible technologies including solar for their environmental and financial impact.
• Research and recommend transportation-related objectives, metrics, and policies to achieve broader Port and Century Agenda goals.
• Collaborate with operations to review transportation surveys and identify existing and future demand and infrastructure for ground transportation services.
• Monitor and interpret policies and current regulations for federal, state, and local laws related to climate protection and vehicle emissions, analyzes both environmental and financial impact on the airport, and make recommendations for vehicle technologies as appropriate.

Qualifications

Combination of education and experience demonstrative knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in managing vehicle-related initiatives and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Environmental Policy or Environmental Science.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in ground transportation and/or regional transportation planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging ground transportation vehicles and how clean energy, renewable fuels and advanced vehicle technologies may assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Strong technical knowledge to assess the viability of commercially available clean energy technologies, vehicle technologies, and renewable fuels.
• Strong technical expertise in evaluating both the environmental and financial costs and benefits associated with carbon emissions and total cost of ownership particularly within the transportation sector.
• Ability to research, analyze, and communicate in both written and verbal presentations/briefings on transportation and other emission reduction projects as appropriate.
• Ability to calculate potential emission reductions from existing and emerging vehicles, fuels and transportations modes, as well as being able to develop and track appropriate metrics.

~ The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ~