Section Manager, Air Resources
Con Edison
New York, NY · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
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.
Core 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.
Required 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.
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.