Network Environmental Manager

Meta is seeking a Network Environmental Manager in Columbia, SC, to lead environmental due diligence and permitting for network infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing regulatory compliance, environmental risk management, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in environmental science or related fields. Some travel (approximately 20%) is expected for site visits and meetings.
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Summary

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 manager to lead and manage environmental due diligence and environmental permitting for our North America network (fiber optic cable) infrastructure portfolio. This position will support NORAM region network investments and technical program management to oversee and mitigate environmental risks for network projects, and will coordinate with cross-functional teams, including legal, policy and communications. The nature of the projects will include direct investment in subsea and terrestrial projects, as well as supporting network infrastructure partner builds.

Required Skills

Network Environmental Manager Responsibilities:
• Lead and provide strategic direction on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for network investment and construction efforts in the Americas, including Section 404, Section 106 consultations and/or Environmental Assessments/Environmental Impact Reports under the National Environmental Policy Act, where needed. Understand, communicate, and align these approvals with Meta development timeframes.
• Scope, review findings, and provide direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permitting requirements.
• Provide environmental risk management through the network project lifecycle from initial due diligence through execution and operation.
• Identify and evaluate environmental permitting risks and regulatory changes affecting relevant development projects with a focus on network installation.
• Ensure and track adherence to environmental compliance obligations, including those outlined in permits or planning approvals.
• Develop, summarize and communicate environmental obligations across multiple Meta teams, including design, construction, and operations teams.
• Provide environmental expertise to a wide-range of internal teams and coordinate with other teams about relevant issues and requirements, including coordinating with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams where needed.
• Develop training and educational tools regarding environmental goals, compliance and awareness.
• Assist in facilitating the growth of the environmental program within Meta network and Data Centers teams as the company continues to grow and build environmental team.
• Travel may be needed approximately 20% of the time to visit sites, as well as attend internal, agency, and stakeholder meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years professional experience in environmental science, engineering, planning, or other related field.
• Experience in environmental due diligence and pre-development environmental impact assessments, including offshore permitting
• Experience with waters and wetland permitting in the United States.
• Experience in data management and project management platforms.
• Experience to effectively manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Experience to work effectively in teams, and establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships.
• Experience to effectively communicate and work with highly confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in environmental permitting for linear infrastructure, fiberoptic and/or international subsea telecom projects.
• Experience working with Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and/or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with marine and coastal eco-systems.
• Experience managing environmental and regulatory permitting risk on joint investments with multiple partners.

Public Compensation

$126,000/year to $179,000/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.