Environmental Compliance Specialist

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/ Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Health & welfare

FSA

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Tessera is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support WSBOSC and IDIQ teams in ensuring contract and regulatory compliance at West Sound Base operations.

You will monitor environmental programs, inspect sites, review permits, and coordinate actions with contractors to maintain safety and regulatory adherence across multiple task orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Compliance or closely related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain records of environmental sampling, test results, and contractor communications.
• Track progress on remediation or compliance measures across task orders.
• Serve as liaison between Tessera IDIQ team and subcontractors regarding environmental matters.
• Advise contractors on best practices for minimizing environmental impact.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Compliance

Job description

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Details

• Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)
• Type: Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Compensation: $39.60 - $39.60/hour

Benefits

• 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.

Role Summary

This position will 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

• 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 Compliance or 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.
• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
• Per our government contract, 2.7.2.6, “No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to the site of work unless satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship is furnished.”

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

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.