Environmental Compliance Specialist

Tessera; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Welfare Benefit $11.41/hour

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Tessera seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Silverdale, WA to ensure work complies with federal, state, and local environmental regulations under the WSBOSC contract. You will collaborate with teams and subcontractors to maintain environmental integrity on IDIQ tasks.

Responsibilities include inspections, documentation, and liaison work to minimize environmental impact. A relevant degree and 3-5 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Compliance or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental or related field.
• Valid driver's license is required and ability to obtain Tessera security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to environmental laws and policies.
• Review activities for compliance with permits, policies, and contract specifications.
• Monitor air, water, soil, and waste management practices.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Site inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Compliance

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $39.60 - $39.60 /hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of an Environmental Compliance Specialist at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $11.41 /hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Compliance Specialist. This positionwill provide support to the WSBOSC Shops and IDIQ teams.The selected employee will have the primary responsibility of ensuring that West Sound Base Operation Support Contract (WSBOSC), employees and subcontractors conduct their work within contract requirements as well as Federal, State, and County Regulations as it relates to environmental compliance.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental laws for in-house and IDIQ work.
• Review contractor activities for compliance with environmental permits, policies, and contract specifications.
• Monitor air, water, soil, and waste management practices.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports highlighting findings, violations, and corrective actions.
• Take samples of building materials, lead, asbestos, water, wastewater, soils, hazardous materials as required for worker right to know surveys and waste designation.
• Adhere to chain of custody requirements for samples sent for lab analysis.
• Maintain records of environmental sampling, test results, and contractor communications.
• Track progress on remediation or compliance measures across task orders.
• Serve as the liaison between Tessera IDIQ team and subcontractors regarding environmental matters.
• Ensure that environmental requirements are integrated into each task order under the IDIQ framework.
• Advise contractors on best practices for minimizing environmental impact.
• Adapt inspection protocols to each task's unique environmental risks.
• Ensure consistency in compliance across all task orders.
• Ensure timely resolution of non-compliance issues.
• Review Environmental submittals for content and compliance.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Complianceor closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3-5 Years of experience in Environmental or closely related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. Abackground check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

[phone] ext. 349, or email [e-mail].

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify