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There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we take bold action. And our Government, Corporate and Environmental Affairs team are the driving force behind our efforts to make change happen! By working closely with the US government and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts, our Corporate and Government Affairs team represents United on public policy and legislative issues. And our Environmental Affairs team is equally working hard to shape an environmentally sustainable future. Together these teams advocate for a cleaner, safer, and more optimistic future for our airline, our employees, and the millions of customers we serve all around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement corporate environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance at company’s IAD (Dulles) Location
• Assist in complying with company environmental management system as well as environmental compliance tracking
• Act as the environmental steward and champion sustainability efforts at your facility
• Serve as primary contact for emergency spill response, facility environmental compliance, and facility/corporate sustainability initiatives and for airport authorities and regulators for environmentally related items
• Provide station-specific compliance and sustainability data and maintain appropriate records
• Support other duties as assigned
• Manage and track waste disposal from waste collection areas; track and report site data that support United's global environmental strategy
• Provide guidance to the different work groups to ensure compliance and facilitate sustainability initiatives
• Handle compliance with DOT and RCRA requirements for record keeping, labeling and tracking of regulated waste generated by all company operations at facility
• Assist with preparation of paperwork and sampling required to remove regulated waste from the facility, including waste profiles and manifests
• Act as company’s designee in preparing and signing regulated/hazardous waste manifests, land disposal notification forms, and any other waste related paperwork for facility
• Ensure that all hazardous waste storage areas are clean, organized, properly identified, and accessible for inspection
• Ensure all company emergency response spill kits and waste management supplies at facility are inspected, maintained, inventoried and stocked
• Establish individual goals that align with departmental goals
• Responsible for developing individual career development and training plans with leader
• Use technical knowledge experience to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s approved projects
• Solution oriented and committed to a creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Models integrity, possesses self-awareness and fosters an environment of accountability
• Will be held accountable for providing constant and transparent communication to their Project Team, Leadership, Stakeholders and Customers

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable environmental work experience
• 2-4 years environmental experience covering environmental field compliance
• Knowledge of environmental regulations in the aviation industry
• Must be an organized self-starter
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly communicate and present to collaborators and local United leadership regarding facility environmental compliance and performance
• Proficient computer skills including WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Comfortable working with DOT/RCRA hazardous materials and chemicals
• Ability to move heavy materials as required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degrees in environmental sciences/policy or related area
• Airline, aerospace, or airport experience
• Knowledge of airline practices and operational procedures
• Ability to build trust and communicate across departments

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.