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Environmental Compliance Program Manager (Network)

Meta is a global leader in terrestrial and subsea network investment. Meta is continuously expanding our network infrastructure around the globe to support our data centers, our fast growing user community and the new and innovative products that we are making available for our users. Developing, operating and managing network infrastructure the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring on-time delivery, high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital cost efficiency in a safe and compliant working environment. Meta is seeking an environmental compliance program manager to manage environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for our fiber optic cable infrastructure portfolio. This position will primarily support the NORAM region to oversee and mitigate environmental risks for terrestrial network projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams, including network investments, construction and operational teams, legal, policy and communications. The nature of the projects will include direct investment in terrestrial projects, as well as supporting network infrastructure partner builds. Comprehensive environmental permitting and technical expertise as well as communication, organizational and program management skills are required for this position. This position will report directly to the Head of the Environment & Water Team within the broader Site Development team under the Infra Data Center group. Travel may be needed approximately 20% of the time to visit sites, as well as attend internal, agency, and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

1. Manage environmental due diligence activities for terrestrial network infrastructure projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, noise studies, air permitting, wetlands / water permitting, and biological and resource evaluations

2. Ensure obligations are carried forward by leading environmental compliance program efforts, from construction through operations, such as air permitting, biological and cultural resources, stormwater management, fuel management, emergency planning and community right-to-know (EPCRA), and spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC)

3. Scope, review findings, and provide clear direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permitting, operational plans, compliance reports, and investigations

4. Prepare and submit reports and notifications to federal, state, and local government agencies

5. Develop metrics and tools to establish and track Key Performance Indicators for environmental compliance and best management practices

6. Develop and implement training and educational tools to support network teams in meeting regulatory obligations and permit requirements

7. Oversee site environmental incident investigations, including root cause investigation and corrective action

8. Conduct compliance assessments and communicate findings and solutions to address

9. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

10. Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or other related field

11. 7+ years of experience in environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance efforts

12. Experience effectively managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff (including cross functional teams), external consultants, vendors, construction contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders

13. Experience working effectively in teams, to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships

14. Experience effectively communicating technical information including complex regulatory requirements

15. Experience working with highly confidential information

16. Experience with data management (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) and environmental management information systems

17. Experience working in tech organizations, including application of best practices in unusual and test / pilot settings

18. Experience identifying and mitigating environmental compliance risk, escalating to appropriate stakeholders

19. Experience reviewing engineering plans and contract specifications

20. Experience developing and implementing new environmental compliance programs

Preferred Qualifications

21. Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, planning or related field

22. Experience in a telecom or data center infrastructure program

23. Experience with air, wetlands and / or stormwater compliance across a portfolio / program

Public Compensation

$152,000 / year to $221,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.