CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II (Remedial Project Manager Support)

Cherokee Federal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA/HSA options

Professional development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II (Remedial Project Manager support) in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on managing BRAC-related CERCLA/RCRA projects, interfacing with Navy contractors and regulators, and delivering compliant technical documentation.

The position requires active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Starting salary ranges from $110,000 to $115,000, with a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, including Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience, including at least three (3) years working on CERCLA and/or RCRA projects or other related federal environmental projects.
• Knowledge of CERCLA/RCRA engineering concepts, laws, regulations and ARARs.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for assigned Navy BRAC sites toward site closure or long-term management.
• Develop cost estimates, statements of work (SOW), and track milestones with quality reviews.
• Coordinate with Navy environmental contractors and regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to schedules and scopes.
• Review CERCLA documents (RI/FS, Proposed Plans, RODs, RD, RAC) for compliance with CERCLA, NCP, RCRA and ARARs.
• Prepare briefings and presentations for BRAC PMO management and decision-makers.
• Interact daily with EPA, FWS, and state/local regulators and perform field inspections as needed.

Skills

Project management

CERCLA knowledge

RCRA knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II (Remedial Project Manager support)

San Diego, CA, United States

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.

Position Summary:

The CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support (ES) II position supports the Navy’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program Management Office (PMO) East, located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. The ESII provides technical and program support to BRAC PMO management, BRAC Environmental Coordinators (BECs), and Lead Remedial Project Managers (LRPMs) overseeing the investigation and cleanup of Navy BRAC properties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The RPM is expected to demonstrate technical proficiency to advance assigned projects through the CERCLA and RCRA process toward site closure or long-term management. This is a non-personal services position; the successful candidate will be adept at working closely with Navy cleanup contractors and regulatory agencies, developing high-quality technical deliverables, performing rigorous data analysis, and preparing draft documentation that supports government decision-makers.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II (Remedial Project Manager support):$110,000 – $115,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Provide project management support for assigned Navy BRAC sites, successfully advancing projects through the CERCLA and RCRA process toward site closure or long-term management, as appropriate.
• Perform project management tasks including data collection, regulatory agency interface, developing cost estimates, preparing statements of work (SOW), and drafting correspondence according to established milestones, with reviews for quality and progress to assure schedules, cost estimates, and strategies are accurate and executable.
• Work closely with Navy environmental contractors conducting CERCLA/RCRA investigation and cleanup work at BRAC sites to ensure they are adhering to project scopes and schedules; identify issues and recommend corrective actions to the LRPM.
• Support work executed under a variety of contract types such as Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contracts (MACs), Remedial Action Contracts (RACs), and CLEAN contracts.
• Review Environmental Restoration (ER) Program CERCLA documents, such as Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS), Proposed Plans, Records of Decision, Remedial Designs (RD), and Remedial Action Completion Reports, to determine whether the requirements of CERCLA, the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NCP), RCRA, and other Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) are being met.
• Research and interpret federal and state environmental laws and regulations (proposed and existing) and determine their applicability to specific projects conducted under the ER Program, including CERCLA, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), RCRA, state hazardous waste laws, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act.
• Suggest innovative technical principles, practices, theories, and resolutions to technical issues to BRAC PMO management, BECs, and/or LRPMs.
• Perform regular and recurring field activities, including field inspections, investigations, and surveys at remediation sites.
• Brief BRAC PMO management, BECs, and/or LRPMs on project status, and assist BECs and/or LRPMs in preparing briefings for Base Closure Managers (BCMs) and BRAC management.
• Conduct internal and external presentations on the status of assigned projects.
• Participate in subject matter meetings, including project meetings with contractors, meetings with regulatory agency representatives, internal staff meetings, and organizational meetings; prepare attendance notes and track action items.
• Interact on a daily basis with personnel from multiple regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and state and local regulatory agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned within the scope of the contract.
• No supervisory/management authority.
• Remedial Project Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
• Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, including Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience, including at least three (3) years working on CERCLA and/or RCRA projects or other related federal environmental projects.
• Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices as applied to CERCLA/RCRA engineering.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the specialty, including federal and state regulations relevant to the investigation and remediation of CERCLA hazardous substances, munitions, radiological materials, lead-based paint, asbestos, and petroleum, including but not limited to CERCLA, SARA, RCRA, state hazardous waste laws and regulations, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act.
• Experience in broad-based CERCRA/RCRA topics, including investigation and remediation of various media such as soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil gas.
• Current U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification and appropriate refresher.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
• Ability to perform regular and recurring field inspections, investigations, or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to perform work in an office setting, with occasional visits to remediation sites.
• Work involves moderate risks of discomfort that require adherence to safety precautions.
• Valid REAL ID driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 background investigation supporting limited privilege and sensitive (non-classified) information access, and to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Remedial Project Manager, Environmental Restoration Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager, Senior Environmental Engineer, or Environmental Engineer III.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship is required and must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).
• This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred: Prior experience supporting a Navy or other DoD environmental restoration program as a Remedial Project Manager or in an RPM-support role; Navy BRAC or NAVFAC experience; Master’s degree, Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Pursuant to California SB 1162, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $110,000 – $115,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].