Environmental Emergency Response Manager

ACRT Pacific, LLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Environmental Emergency Response Manager to oversee and coordinate emergency response activities. This includes developing plans, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in emergency response. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency response or a related field.
• IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Lead emergency response teams during incidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations during emergencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or a related field

Tools

Emergency response software

Job description

## Environmental Emergency Response ManagerApplylocations: TN Nashvilletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R9102EnviroScience, Inc.Full time RegularThe Emergency Response Manager is responsible for responding, overseeing and coordinating all emergency response activities. This role involves managing response teams, developing emergency response plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Emergency Response Manager will work closely with local authorities, clients, and internal teams to ensure effective and efficient response to environmental emergencies.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities****Emergency Response Planning*** Develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans.* Coordinate with local authorities and clients to establish response protocols.* Ensure all response plans comply with relevant safety regulations and standards.**Team Management*** Lead and manage emergency response teams during incidents.* Conduct regular training and drills to ensure team readiness.* Evaluate team performance and provide feedback for improvement.**Incident Management*** Coordinate and oversee response activities during environmental emergencies.* Assess incident situations and develop appropriate response strategies.* Ensure timely communication with all stakeholders during emergencies.**Regulatory Compliance*** Ensure all response activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.* Maintain accurate records of incidents and response actions.* Prepare and submit required reports to client and regulatory agencies.**Stakeholder Communication*** Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during emergency incidents.* Communicate effectively with local authorities, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.* Provide regular updates and reports to clients and management.**Requirements****Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** Bachelor’s degree Emergency Management, or a related field.**Experience:** At least 5 years of experience in emergency response, or a related field.**Preferred Qualifications:****Experience:*** IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire.* Experience working with hazardous materials and waste management.* Multimedia sampling experience* Familiarity with incident command systems and emergency operations centers.* Previous experience in a consulting or environmental services firm.**Desired Skills:*** Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Strong understanding of surface water sampling methods and techniques* Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.* Proficiency in using emergency response software and tools.* Excellent organizational and project management skills.* Ability to develop and deliver training programs.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Proven leadership and team management skills.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Availability to travel at a moment’s notice.**Work Environment**This position will require periods of independent work with minimal supervision. The nature of EnviroScience’s typical emergency response project includes mobilization on short notice. The successful candidate will be comfortable with making decisions in a rapidly changing environment. There will be overnight travel and work outdoors in all types of weather, in remote and challenging locations. Frequently, work locations include proximity to waterways and bodies of water which require the establishment and coordination of interim characterization, cleanup and protection measures.Hybrid work from home/work from office scenarios can be accommodated; however, working from home will require a reliable internet connection capable of hosting video conferencing and large file transfers. Office space will also be provided at the nearest EnviroScience branch for your use.**Additional:****Department & Division:** Compliance Services**Exempt Status\*:** Exempt**Reports to\*\*:** Compliance Services Operations Manager**Works with Inside Company:** ER Team comprised of employees from multiple departments at EnviroScience.**Works with Outside Company:** Clients and contractors as necessary for each project.**Working Conditions:** Variable, including outdoors.**Supervisor Responsibilities:****Physical Requirements:** Ability to lift 35lbs and navigate uneven terrain such as stream banks, ravines, and right of ways.**Travel Requirements:** Up to 65% travel based on emergency response project load.\*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.\*\*The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.## We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)