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The Port Authority Of New York & New Jersey

Airport Environmental Services Manager, JFK

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The Port Authority Of New York & New Jersey
Operates critical infrastructure connecting New York & New Jersey, including transportation & ports.
Manage JFK airport environmental compliance, staff, budgets, and contracts.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Jamaica, NY
Onsite
Company Size
7,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Operations
Transportation planning and analysis
Revenue collections
Engineering
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Airports
Bridges
Tunnels
Seaports
Rail transit
Marine Terminals
Intermodal Freight Transport
Railroads
Role
What you would be doing
contract management
compliance inspection
waste disposal
snow operations
training programs
capital projects
  • Manage, develop, specify, procure, and administer the various environmental facility contracts necessary to comply with regulatory program specific requirements as they relate to the discharge of storm water, fuel recovery and remediation systems operation. Review, inspect, verify, and approve for payment all contractor related invoices. Authorize emergency and extra work when required. Develop, procure, execute, and provide administrative oversight for a facility contract to clean, remove, and dispose of waste material from facility catch basins, exterior trench drains, and storm water manufactured treatment devices.
  • Provide operational support during snow and other weather-related emergencies.
  • Manage the compliance activities associated with Allied Aviation's JFK Major Oil Storage Facility (MOSF) license with the goal of attaining full regulatory program compliance and zero violations as it relates to the operation of the Bulk and Satellite fuel farms. The compliance program elements include tank inspections and repairs, tank tightness, and fuel line integrity testing and inspections, fuel hydrant pit inspections and repairs, secondary containment integrity inspection and repairs, geocomposite liner testing and repairs, and tank and fueling delivery system cathodic protection inspection, testing and repairs.
  • Ensure that the facility generated hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal wastes are handled, stored, sampled, profiled, classified, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal EPA and NYSDEC regulations. Periodically review and update the site-specific contingency plan for hazardous waste storage.
  • Support environmental sustainability initiatives.
  • Ensure that unit environmental staff receive the appropriate level of training to handle, store, segregate, transport and prepare waste for shipments to approved TSO facilities. Ensure that spill clean-up materials, personal protective equipment, drums containers, and related equipment inventories are adequate. Periodically review spill response protocols with facility environmental staff.
  • Support JFK capital program management as it relates to critical airport infrastructure rehabilitation, improvements and mitigation projects. Support AMMP projects involving fuel farm infrastructure and fueling facility rehabilitations and repairs.
What you bring
bachelor's degree
powerbi
microsoft office
regulatory experience
problem solving
staff management
  • Strong, proven oral and written presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in dealing effectively with Executive level staff both internally and externally.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
  • In-depth knowledge of the organization’s structure, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Minimum of 8 years, progressively responsible experience in oversight of environmental regulatory obligations (SPDES, MOSF, PBS, SWPP, etc.), technical and regulatory administration, conducting compliance site inspections, reviewing and analyzing environmental data, responding to environmental emergencies.
  • Knowledge of JFK Airport and its environmental program and environmental obligations.
  • Knowledgeable with PowerBi applications.
  • Demonstrated experience organizing a demanding workload in a tight timeframe.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical matters to lay audiences.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in effectively persuading, influencing, and negotiating with individuals at various levels of the organization to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through a complex organization to obtain information and input necessary to move projects forward.
  • Experience managing staff and contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish comprehensive, detailed plans with specific timelines, milestones, and deliverables necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, and collaborative skills.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
  • initial phone interview for qualified candidates
  • in‑depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s)
  • conditional job offer followed by background check
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • selected candidates must undergo a background check after a conditional offer
Company
Overview
1921 Established
Year of establishment
The Port Authority was founded to oversee critical infrastructure development between New York and New Jersey.
  • It plays a crucial role in overseeing key infrastructure between two of the most populous and connected states in the U.S.
  • It operates a vast network of assets, including major airports, bus terminals, rail facilities, and shipping ports.
  • It oversees some of the busiest transportation hubs in the world, including John F. Kennedy International Airport and Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
  • In addition to transportation, it plays a key role in regional planning and economic development, improving connectivity for businesses and commuters alike.
  • Major projects include the ongoing redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, the modernization of the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the expansion of the PATH rail network.
  • It has historically been at the forefront of innovations in large-scale infrastructure projects, setting new standards in efficiency and sustainability.
  • A standout achievement was its leadership in the post-9/11 rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site, culminating in the construction of the One World Trade Center.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity: The company operates with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
  • Safety: The company maintains a safe environment for employees, partners, and the public.
  • Accountability: The company is responsible and answerable for its actions.
  • Innovation: The company embraces new ideas and technologies to improve performance.
  • Collaboration: The company partners across agencies, jurisdictions, and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Aimed to achieve zero-net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
$344 million
EPA Funding Secured
Secured $344 million in funding for zero-emission cargo equipment and other green initiatives.
5 MW
Solar Array Installation
Installed a 5-megawatt solar array at Newark Airport.
70,000 gallons
Fuel Savings
Annual fuel savings achieved through road upgrades in the Port Newark Corridor.
  • 35% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025; 50% by 2030.
  • Converted 98% of ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes to electric, targeting 100% by 2026.
  • Light-duty non-emergency vehicle fleet 50% electric by 2025; fully electric by 2028.
  • Building One retrofit in progress to be fossil-fuel-free by 2025.
  • Initiated largest solar plus storage system at JFK Airport.
  • First U.S. airport agency to adopt Paris Climate Agreement commitments.
  • Electric-truck charging stations and Tier 4/zero-emission material-handling equipment phasing.
Inclusion & Diversity
48% Women
Women in Management
Women hold 48% of Board-appointed management positions within the organization.
5% Target
Annual Female Leadership Goal
An annual target to increase female representation in senior leadership by 5% has been set.
20% Higher Promotion
Mentorship Program Success
Participants in the mentorship program, 60% of whom are women, have a promotion rate 20% higher than average.
98% Pay Gaps Corrected
Gender Pay Equity Review
A comprehensive gender pay equity review in 2024 identified and corrected 98% of pay gaps.
  • Conducted annual workforce diversity survey: female staff representation 42%; target 45% by 2026.
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