Environmental Engineer — GEMS Coordinator (Healthcare)

Veterans Health Administration; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Hampton, VA seeks an Environmental Engineer as a Green Environmental Management (GEMS) Coordinator. This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance or relocate to the duty location.

The role focuses on managing healthcare facility environmental programs to protect health and resources. The GEMS Coordinator will lead program development, ensure regulatory compliance (JC, EPA, OSHA), and collaborate with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• Education from accredited U.S. colleges, universities, schools, or institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Open to the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the GEMS program in accordance with VA policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to management and staff on GEMS program development.
• Plan, organize, oversee, and provide technical assistance for environmental projects.
• Develop and implement environmental policies, procedures, and systems.
• Promote stakeholder awareness of environmental issues and participate in safety rounds.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Hampton, VA seeks an Environmental Engineer as a Green Environmental Management (GEMS) Coordinator. This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance or relocate to the duty location.

The role focuses on managing healthcare facility environmental programs to protect health and resources. The GEMS Coordinator will lead program development, ensure regulatory compliance (JC, EPA, OSHA), and collaborate with federal, state, and local