Sr Environmental Prog Owner

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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 benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Title: Senior Program Owner Wastewater Programs

Classification: Exempt

Date: August 2026

About us:

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 Targets 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 Targets business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Targets ability to productively ethically and securely conduct business. Through our understanding of Targets business models and operations we help facilitate Targets 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 youll 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 Targets wastewater compliance programs responsible for ensuring compliance with federal state and local wastewater quality regulations across a large distributed portfolio of facilities. Youll lead the strategy execution and continuous improvement of wastewater permitting reporting and inspection readiness while partnering closely with internal teams consultants and regulators to support operational excellence and Targets sustainability goals.

As a Senior Program Owner Wastewater Programs you will:

Wastewater Compliance Program Ownership

• Responsible for managing and evolving Targets wastewater compliance programs.

• Ensure compliance with Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements and applicable state and local wastewater regulations and sewer use ordinances.

Permitting & Regulatory Reporting

• Own processes for obtaining maintaining and renewing wastewater permits and across federal state and local jurisdictions.

• Oversee preparation and submittal of wastewater-related regulatory reports such as grease interceptor maintenance 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 wastewater compliance issues related to permitting inspections enforcement actions or operational changes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert during wastewater 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 wastewater compliance requirements are integrated into capital projects equipment installations and operational changes.

• Coordinate wastewater program requirements with related environmental programs where wastewater impacts intersect.

Regulatory & Industry Expertise

• Maintain deep knowledge of evolving wastewater regulations permitting 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 wastewater compliance training needs and support development of clear guidance tools and job aids in partnership with training teams.

• Communicate wastewater compliance expectations to field teams and program partners in a clear actionable way.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Support prioritization of wastewater 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 Targets values of Inclusivity Connection and Drive.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the environmental compliance function and broader business objectives.

About You:

• Bachelors 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 wastewater quality programs

• Strong working knowledge of wastewater regulations under the Clean Water Act including wastewater assets permitting and regulatory reporting

• Experience interacting with state and local wastewater 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)

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Clickhereif you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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