Sr. Environmental Program Owner - Air Programs

Target • Minneapolis, MN

18h • $73,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law, government affairs, employee relations, risk, compliance, ethics, security or food safety, we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target, support Target’s business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to productively, ethically and securely conduct business. Through our understanding of Target’s business models and operations, we help facilitate Target’s growth, and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate, well-informed decisions. Simultaneously, we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand, guests, team members, stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. Here, you’ll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business, collaborating with others and building relationships with senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be essential to tackling the ever-changing legal and risk-based challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment. A role in Environmental Compliance and Ethics means working in an area that will support efforts to identify, prioritize, and minimize areas of risk for Target Stores, Supply Chain, and Headquarters facilities. In this role, you will be the enterprise owner for Target’s air compliance programs, responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local air quality regulations across a large, distributed portfolio of facilities. You’ll lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of air permitting, reporting, and inspection readiness, while partnering closely with internal teams, consultants, and regulators to support operational excellence and Target’s sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental compliance, with demonstrated focus on air quality programs
• Strong working knowledge of air regulations under the Clean Air Act, including air permitting, emissions inventories, and regulatory reporting
• Experience interacting with state and local air regulatory agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical requirements to diverse audiences
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, PDF, SharePoint)

Responsibilities

• Air Compliance Program Ownership Responsible for managing and evolving Target’s air compliance programs, including stationary sources such as emergency generators, boilers, heaters, refrigeration systems, and other regulated equipment. Ensure compliance with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements and applicable state and local air district regulations, including minor source permitting, Title V applicability, and New Source Review (NSR).
• Permitting & Regulatory Reporting Own processes for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing air permits and registrations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Oversee preparation and submittal of air-related regulatory reports, such as emissions inventories, annual compliance certifications, and source-specific reporting. Ensure permit conditions and regulatory requirements are clearly documented, communicated, and reviewed annually for accuracy and applicability.
• Issue Management & Regulatory Support Identify, assess, and escalate complex air compliance issues related to permitting, inspections, enforcement actions, or operational changes. Serve as a subject matter expert during air regulatory inspections, including preparation, agency engagement, response development, and follow-up actions.
• Program Modernization & Risk Reduction Use performance data, inspection trends, and operational insights to identify compliance risks and drive program improvements. Partner with internal teams to standardize processes, improve documentation, and enhance inspection readiness across the enterprise.
• Cross-functional Partnership Collaborate with Properties, Store Operations, Distribution Centers, Engineering, and external consultants to ensure air compliance requirements are integrated into capital projects, equipment installations, and operational changes. Coordinate air program requirements with related environmental programs (e.g., hazardous materials, fire code, and sustainability initiatives) where air impacts intersect.
• Regulatory & Industry Expertise Maintain deep knowledge of evolving air regulations, permitting thresholds, and best practices through regulatory monitoring, training, and participation in industry groups such as RILA and NAEM. Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Training & Communication Define air compliance training needs and support development of clear guidance, tools, and job aids in partnership with training teams. Communicate air compliance expectations to field teams and program partners in a clear, actionable way.
• Strategic Planning & Leadership Support prioritization of air compliance initiatives, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies across the portfolio. Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture aligned with Target’s values of Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive.
• Other Duties Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the environmental compliance function and broader business objectives.

Benefits

• In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.
• Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
• Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
• Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree