Environmental Energy Manager

Afognak Native Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation seeks an Environmental/Energy Manager for NAWS China Lake to plan, implement, and oversee environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, energy conservation programs, and water conservation efforts essential to Base Operations Support services.

The role acts as the primary point of contact for environmental and energy matters, coordinating EMS, reporting, inspections, and training while supporting efficiency improvements, renewable energy projects, and

Job description

Description

Environmental/Energy Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, and water conservation efforts in support of Base Operations Support (BOS) services at NAWS China Lake. The Environmental/Energy Manager serves as the primary point of contact for environmental and energy-related matters and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and installation-specific environmental and energy requirements. The Environmental/Energy Manager shall provide technical expertise, regulatory oversight, program management, reporting, inspections, training, and continuous improvement support for environmental and energy management programs associated with facility operations, maintenance, construction support, utility systems, and infrastructure services performed under the contract.

Pay Rate: $90,000 to $113,000 Annually

Requirements

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and contract requirements.
• Monitor environmental programs associated with BOS operations.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and assessments.
• Develop corrective actions and track resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate with Government environmental personnel and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain environmental compliance documentation and records.
• Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Support implementation and maintenance of the installation's Environmental Management System.
• Monitor EMS objectives, targets, and performance indicators.
• Assist in conducting EMS internal reviews and audits.
• Recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Energy Management
• Develop and support energy conservation programs.
• Monitor facility energy consumption and identify opportunities for reduction.
• Assist in implementation of energy-efficient technologies and best practices.
• Support utility optimization and energy resiliency initiatives.
• Track energy performance metrics and report progress.
• Water Conservation
• Support water management and conservation programs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce potable water consumption.
• Monitor water-use trends and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Assist in leak detection and water-loss reduction efforts.
• Renewable Energy Support
• Support renewable energy initiatives including solar, battery storage, and other alternative energy systems.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of renewable energy projects.
• Track renewable energy performance and reporting requirements.
• Environmental Training
• Develop and conduct environmental awareness training for contract personnel.
• Ensure employees receive required environmental compliance training.
• Maintain environmental training records.
• Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental and energy reports.
• Provide recommendations for program improvements.
• Support Government reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, corrective actions, and program metrics.
• Sustainability and Resiliency
• Support installation sustainability goals.
• Assist with climate resiliency planning initiatives.
• Promote environmentally responsible business practices.

Regulatory Knowledge

• The Environmental/Energy Manager shall maintain familiarity with applicable requirements including, but not limited to:
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
• Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
• Energy Policy Act (EPAct)
• Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA)
• Executive Orders related to sustainability and energy management
• Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) requirements
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• California hazardous waste regulations
• Applicable Navy, DoD, NAVFAC, and installation-specific environmental directives

Education

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Energy Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing or supporting environmental programs, energy management programs, or environmental compliance activities similar in scope and complexity to those required under this contract.
• Experience supporting federal, military, industrial, municipal, or large commercial operations preferred.
• Experience working with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) preferred.
• Knowledge Requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Federal environmental regulations
• California environmental regulations
• Federal energy laws and executive orders
• Water conservation and reduction requirements
• Energy reduction and efficiency requirements
• Renewable energy initiatives
• Sustainability and resiliency programs
• Hazardous waste management
• Air quality compliance
• Water quality compliance
• Spill prevention and response
• Environmental permitting processes
• Environmental reporting requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct field inspections in outdoor environments.
• Ability to traverse industrial, construction, and remote operational areas.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions common to the Mojave Desert region.

Security Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain installation access and any required security clearances.