Environmental Engineer - Green Environmental Management (GEMS) Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration

Hampton (VA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Environmental Engineer - Green Environmental Management (GEMS) Coordinator

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employee will serve as an Environment Engineer - Green Environmental Management (GEMS) Coordinator within Facilities Management, Safety Section located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Hampton, VA.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The primary purpose of this position as the GEMS Coordinator will support the management and operation of healthcare facilities and programs needed to protect the environment, protect human health from environmental pollution, and improve air, land, and water resources.

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Coordinates the GEMS program in accordance with VA policies and regulatory requirements ((Joint Commission (JC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Ensures that GEMS program shows continual improvement of the environmental programs.

Applies environmental science and engineering practices and technology to demonstrate the relationships between the operation of the hospital and human health, ecosystems, environmental media, and natural resources. Provides leadership and direction to management, professional, and technical personnel regarding the development and implementation of the GEMS program.

Plans, organizes, implements, oversees, and provides technical assistance with projects to resolve environmental problems. Provides technical expertise in the design, modification, operation, and maintenance of VA facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Develops and implements environmental policies, procedures, and systems. Evaluates, modifies, and implements pollution prevention alternatives to reduce the generation of waste.

Develops promotional and educational activities to promote stakeholder awareness of environmental issues. Participates in Environment of Care and Construction Safety rounds as required. Works with Federal, State, and local environmental and occupational safety and health organizations in areas of mutual interest.

Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of environmental management systems, respiratory protection, and healthcare decontamination by reviewing technical publications, attending technical conferences or professional society meetings, and by conversing with industry representatives. Performs other duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75788 – $98530/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.