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The Environmental Program Manager (EPM) leads and manages all aspects of Federal, State, and Local environmental permitting and compliance programs, enforces environmental programs, manages FAA NEPA compliance studies and documents, and provides management level advice to staff on environmental, technical, regulatory, and environmental policy issues and concerns. The EPM is also responsible for airport sustainability and climate resiliency programs including design, implementation, and post-implementation tracking.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility, and excellence.

Open through Sunday, December 15, 2024. Position will start no earlier than February of 2025. 

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental engineering, environmental science, planning, sustainability, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing projects in environmental permitting and compliance including experience in NEPA, sustainability, contaminant remediation, and other environmental issues and requirements relevant to land development, construction, and industrial type operations.

Preferred:  Five years of progressively responsible environmental experience at a commercial service airport in the U.S.A or a federally obligated airport.

Required Licensing and/or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge and an Airport Non-Movement Area Driving badge.
• Certified Environmental Manager, under NAC 459.970 or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Certified Water Operator certificate for Water Treatment Operation I and Water Distribution Operator I through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
• Within a year of employment, ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator certification, under NAC 459-97002.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Visible Emissions (Smoke) certificate.

About Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority

We Move You! We Bring the World to Reno-Tahoe and Reno-Tahoe to the World. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is the owner and operator of the Reno-Tahoe International and Reno-Stead Airports. We are governed by a nine member Board of Trustees and operate as a business - receiving no local tax dollars - and have a significant economic impact on the region - generating $3.1 billion per year for the local economy! Annually the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) serves 4.2 million enplaned passengers, a number that continues to grow. In order to meet the anticipated passenger growth, RNO finalized a 20-year Master Plan in January 2019. As an employer, the RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment. The RTAA functions like a small city with over 290 employees working in a variety of functions, including Police, Fire, People Operations, Accounting and Marketing. It takes the dedication and service of these employees working together to make that all important first and last impression on travelers to and from the region.

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