Senior Specialist - Environmental Programs (Hybrid)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

6d•$81,795 - $106,602•Hybrid

About The Position

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, environmental sciences/policy, computer science or related area
2+ years of professional environmental job experience including environmental IT systems management and/or use
Effective personal and professional communication skills, including internal and external stakeholders
Project management skills
Presentation skills, adaptable to varying levels of employees and leadership
Able to analyze and interpret data
Environmental regulatory knowledge
Self-motivated, works independently with little oversight
Problem solver
Experience with data management systems
Strong computer skills including MS Office suite, SharePoint, analytic tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, or Tableau
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

Nice To Haves

5+ years of environmental job experience, including environmental IT systems management and/or use in the aviation industry
Knowledge of airline practices and operational procedures
Knowledge of aviation industry and aviation related environmental sustainability rules, best management practices and databases
Knowledge of airline practices and operational procedures as well as legal environmental (compliance) obligations

Responsibilities

Manage the collection, maintenance, tracking and analysis of environmental compliance and sustainability data
Manage and maintain United’s environmental sustainability electronic systems and databases for all United users
Work with department leadership to develop and implement EMS & Digital Technology system goals to streamline environmental data collection, tracking, reporting, and dashboard communications to support United’s ongoing environmental and sustainability goals
Work with United’s Digital Technology Department and third-party technology providers on technology related projects including system implementation, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance
Lead communications among internal customers on EMIS implementation, planning/coordination efforts, and best practices sharing
Collect, maintain, track and analyze department data – Assist the Environmental Affairs department with technical solutions in other functional areas including cost tracking, drinking water, compliance tracking, environmental sustainability metrics, policy analysis, footprint, etc.
Ensure data quality and integrity in all environmental database systems
Assist with special projects, data requests, internal and external inspections, etc. as necessary and requested
Assist with the development of new ESG and sustainability related processes to support United’s internal and external reporting requirements and initiatives
Work with technology vendors to evaluate, assess, and recommend new technology solutions to foster efficiencies within the environmental sustainability framework while also protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the data
Establish individual goals that align with departmental goals
Responsible in developing individual career development and training plans with their Sr. Manager and Director
Use technical knowledge experience to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s approved projects, specifically including the environmental management information systems
A self-starter that is solution oriented and committed to 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 teams, leadership, stakeholders and customers
Other duties as assigned