Environmental Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking an Environmental Manager in Johnson City, TN. This role involves overseeing environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading waste technicians.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in an associated field and a minimum of 8 years of experience. The position offers a chance to drive continuous improvement in environmental practices while ensuring adherence to laws and standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of environmental management experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Expertise in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental programs for munitions and waste processing.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and state regulations.
• Supervise waste technicians and manage operations.

Skills

Environmental management experience

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Environmental Manager position in Johnson City, TN.

Position Overview

The Environmental Manager is responsible for the oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement of all environmental programs at the Client site, including munitions operations, advanced manufacturing activities, and waste processing operations. This position manages all environmental permitting and regulatory requirements and provides leadership to waste technicians across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of environmental programs covering munitions, advanced manufacturing activities, and waste processing.
• Manages all environmental permitting requirements, including:
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
  • NPDES
  • SARA Title I, II, III (EPCRA reporting)
  • Any additional federal, state, or local environmental permits and reports
• Ensures full compliance with EPA, DOE, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Oversees environmental sampling, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Maintains accurate environmental documentation, records, and compliance calendars.
• Prepares and submits all required environmental reports within established timelines.
• Serves as the primary site contact for environmental regulators and external auditors.
• Leads environmental risk assessments and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervises waste technicians on all shifts, ensuring proper training, performance, and coverage for waste operations.
• Supports waste characterization, profile management, storage, handling, and shipment in compliance with RCRA and other applicable regulations.
• Develops and delivers environmental training programs for employees and contractors.
• Participates in site leadership meetings and provides environmental guidance to operations teams.
• Supports emergency response planning and serves on emergency response teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of environmental management experience in manufacturing, defense, hazardous materials, or related industrial settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and reporting (SWPPP, NPDES, SARA/EPCRA, RCRA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements clearly to operations.
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with hazardous waste programs and/or nuclear or radiological materials.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance, if required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.