Section Manager, Air Resources

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Lead and manage the air compliance program for a utility, overseeing permitting, emissions monitoring and reporting, regulatory interactions, CEMS/SEMARC systems, and team development. Provide strategic guidance on air quality and greenhouse gas regulations, drive continuous improvement and emergency response planning, and support the company’s clean energy transition.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Section Manager, Air Resources will lead the Companys air compliance strategy, ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations while overseeing emissions management, permitting, reporting, and regulatory programs. This role requires a proven environmental leader with deep utility or energy industry experience who can drive operational excellence, anticipate emerging regulations, and develop innovative compliance strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the Companys clean energy transition by supporting sustainable operations, environmental stewardship, and long-term regulatory compliance.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a team responsible for air compliance programs, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
  • Manage all air regulatory requirements, including permitting, emissions tracking, monitoring, and reporting at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on air quality, greenhouse gas regulations, emissions control technologies, and emerging environmental requirements.
  • Provide strategic guidance to leadership on regulatory risks, compliance obligations, environmental performance, and clean energy transition initiatives.
  • Oversee compliance programs associated with NYSDEC and NYCDEP permits, Acid Rain, CSAPR, RGGI, greenhouse gas reporting, and emissions allowance programs.
  • Direct the administration and continuous improvement of emissions management and monitoring systems, including CEMS and SEMARC.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, leading inspections, audits, negotiations, and compliance-related communications.
  • Evaluate emerging air, climate, and energy regulations, developing proactive strategies to mitigate risks and support business objectives.
  • Lead emergency preparedness and environmental response planning, ensuring programs remain current and effective.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, environmental performance, and emissions reduction outcomes.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' related experience or
  • Master's Degree and 6 years' related experience
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability or related concentration and a minimum of 15 years related experience including oversight of team responsible for air programs management and compliance, with extensive experience interacting and negotiating with regulatory agencies
  • Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability or related concentration and a minimum of 12 years related experience including oversight of team responsible for air programs management and compliance, with extensive experience interacting and negotiating with regulatory agencies
Relevant Work Experience
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of environmental (air compliance), climate, and emerging air quality regulations/technologies, as well as experience working with regulatory agencies, required.
  • Ability to evaluate future regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and develop strategic compliance and mitigation approaches that support Company objectives and the transition to cleaner energy resources, required.
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and understand the vital importance of personal accountability, required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, regulatory agencies and all levels of management and union, required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective EH&S programs utilizing data analytics as the core, required.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn in-house computer systems such as CRS, Maximo and Oracle, required.
  • Strong supervisory experience and knowledge of administrative procedures, required.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team of diverse expertise and ensure team goals are met, required.
  • Experience managing air emissions allowance programs for utility or similar industry, preferred.
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to inspire and develop staff
  • Ability to lead/manage others
  • Experience in a regulated environment
  • Effective interpersonal skills
Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
  • Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
  • Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
  • Ability to read small print and symbols
Additional Physical Demands
  • The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Us

Mission Statement:


Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.


Benefits:


We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:


  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with robust matching
  • Employer paid Pension Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
  • State of the art Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits


*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

About the Team

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

 

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience OR Master's degree and 6 years related experience
  • Master's or Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability or related (preferred higher-experience thresholds)
  • Deep knowledge of air quality, greenhouse gas regulations, emissions control technologies, and emerging environmental requirements
  • Manage permitting, emissions tracking, monitoring, and reporting at federal, state, and local levels (including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, Acid Rain, CSAPR, RGGI)
  • Experience overseeing emissions management and monitoring systems including CEMS and SEMARC
  • Ability to evaluate regulatory developments and develop strategic compliance and mitigation approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement EH&S programs using data analytics
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and use in-house computer systems such as CRS, Maximo and Oracle
  • Strong supervisory experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of administrative procedures
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, management, unions, and staff
  • Experience managing air emissions allowance programs for utility or similar industry
  • Driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform required physical/office duties
  • Willingness to accept System Emergency Assignment and work non-business hours during emergencies
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
7,742 Employees

What We Do

We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester. Reliability and accessibility are central to what we do and how we provide energy service. Leading the industry to power tomorrow is our other focus- we are committed to aggressively transitioning away from fossil fuels to a net-zero economy by 2050. To help achieve this we collaborate with customers, regulators, policymakers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure our clean energy future is informed by principles of affordability, equity, and environmental justice. We’re also heavily investing in new technologies and the infrastructure that can get us there. What are a few things we have achieved so far? • Since 2009, our energy efficiency programs have prevented 11 million metric tons of carbon emissions – the same amount it would take to power 1.4 million homes for a year • We’re currently the second largest producer of solar energy in North America • Recently, we’ve embarked on an 8-year project to make our systems more resilient in the face of extreme weather events

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